THESE DAYS

THESE DAYS
Directed by Edward Gonzalez Jr.
Screenplay by Edward Gonzalez Jr.

100 MIN | DRAMA, FAMILY, LATINO | UNITED STATES | 2022
NY PREMIERE

REGAL 14TH ST. | Saturday, October 14th | 6:15PM
Auditorium 11

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Saturday, October 14th | 10:30PM
Auditorium 15

Cast: Carla Vila, Billy Mayorga Reyes, Kelly Cano Reyes, Robert Asencio

Synopsis: Burgeoning muralist Jay (Billy Mayorga Reyes) lives in Brentwood, NY, where his neighborhood of Salvadoran immigrants offers a rich tapestry of stories, traditions, and perspectives that have often been marginalized and overlooked. At age 15, he is involved in a local youth program aimed at both healing generational trauma and combating the lure of gang violence. While his survival depends on street smarts, his loving single mother (Carla Vila) uses tough love to keep him on the right path. A heartfelt debut from director Junior Gonzalez, THESE DAYS is a thoughtful, moving docudrama portrait of a vibrant Long Island community, as seen through the eyes of a promising young artist.

Followed by Q&A with Filmmaker & Cast.