Gabriela
It's the summer after high school graduation and Gabriela, a young undocumented Guatemalan woman, pursues her dream of swimming for an illustrious Country Club swim team. Despite her single-minded determination, Gabriela is continually confronted with her overprotective mother’s ears, limitations on her economic and legal status, and self-judgment. As she questions her self-worth against the structures of contemporary American Southern life, Gabriela embarks on a quest towards personal freedom and self-acceptance.
Cast
Evelyn Lorena
Gabriela
María Telón
Alma
Viktor White
Stefan
Colton Embree
John
Abrielle Josephine Cincotti
Lady
Cassie Poirier
Mary (voice)
Finley Ramsey
Stefan's Cousin
Colby Burton
Friend
Lara Lihiya
Sarah, Counselor (voice)
Rae Olivier
Mystie (voice)
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Storyline
It's the summer after high school graduation and Gabriela, a young undocumented Guatemalan woman, pursues her dream of swimming for an illustrious Country Club swim team. Despite her single-minded determination, Gabriela is continually confronted with her overprotective mother’s ears, limitations on her economic and legal status, and self-judgment. As she questions her self-worth against the structures of contemporary American Southern life, Gabriela embarks on a quest towards personal freedom and self-acceptance.
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