Avenues

Overview

Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, ""Avenues"" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 14, 2013

Original language

English

Cast

Jenny Mendoza,Jack Guzman,Cesar Garcia,Tom Ingram,Tracey Heggins,Erika Sabel Flores,Israel Montano,Rene Arreola,Brad Hills,Jordan Jonesand 3 more

Director

Aaref Rodriguez

Writer

Aaref Rodriguez

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2595922