Avenues (2013)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.963 |
Directed By
Aaref Rodriguez
TOP CAST
Tracey Heggins
Angela Wright
Hector Atreyu Ruiz
Saul Sanchez
Ski Carr
Victor Noriega
Rene Arreola
Nacho Estrada
Israel Montano
Leo Quinto
Erika Sabel Flores
Esperanza Quinto
Tom Ingram
Harry Vaughn
Maile Martinez
Vanessa Rios
Jenny Mendoza
Yesenia Rios
Brad Hills
Keno Richards
Jack Guzman
Josue Padilla
Cesar Garcia
Flaco Ramirez
Jordan Jones
Chucho Padilla
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