Product Description
The critically acclaimed MALA MALA explores the intimate moments, performances, friendships and activism of trans identifying people, drag queens and others who defy typical gender identities in Puerto Rico. The film features Ivana, an activist; Soraya, an older sex-change pioneer; Sandy, a prostitute looking to make a change; and Samantha and Paxx, both of whom struggle with the quality of medical resources available to assist in their transition. Hailed as "Sensitive and thoughtful" by the NEW YORK TIMES and winner of the audience award for documentary film at the Tribeca Film Festival, MALA MALA affirms that the quest to find oneself can be both difficult and beautiful.
Review
Beginning as a colorful documentary about the Puerto Rican transgender community Mala Mala slowly morphs into a celebration of solidarity and collective activism without ever losing sight of its likable protagonists --Variety
Mala Mala depicts its subjects with an uncommon degree of empathy and understanding, not to mention glamor --Hollywood Reporter
This film does not pander. Rather, it demands that the viewer rise to the occasion --Village Voice
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.59 x 7.54 x 5.32 inches; 2.88 ounces
- Director : Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
- Media Format : NTSC, Anamorphic, Multiple Formats, Widescreen
- Run time : 1 hour and 27 minutes
- Release date : November 10, 2015
- Actors : Jason Carrin, Samantha Close, Ivana Fred
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Strand Home Video
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
