"Et Al v Segregation" Thesis Film Looking for Hispanic Males
Casting Actors for "Et Al v Segregation" Thesis Film. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Log-line: Inspired by the Mendez v Westminster civil rights case from the 1940s. After a father's family is threatened for being associated with civil rights lawsuit, he learns there are other ways to protect the ones you love. Rate: Gas Stipend, Copy, Meal, Credit Additional info: Genre: Drama, Family Union Status: Non-Union Shoot Date: 10/28-10/30; 11/4-11/6 Location: Orange, CA Audition Dates: Self-tape by September 28th When applying, please include headshots and reels "Et Al v Segregation Casting Call" in the subject line
4 roles
Latino, Bilingual; speaks English with an accent Javier, a Mexican immigrant, learned that to survive in this country it’s best to keep your head down making him a very cautious man. Not wanting his children to endure the same suffering, he’s raised them to be more “American”. Javier is protective of his family and does his best to steer them away from danger but comes to learn there are other ways to protect his family. LEAD
Latina, Bilingual; speaks English with an accent Lupe immigrated to the U.S. with her husband Javier in her 20s. She cares about her children’s future and wants to give them the best education possible. Lupe knows equality won’t be achieved by being a bystander, but by advocating for what is right. SUPPORTING
Latino, Bilingual; fluent English, any level of Spanish Rafael will go to any lengths to protect his family, especially his sister. He butts heads with his father a lot. He looks up to Mendez fighting for equal rights. Rafael identifies as Chicano after understanding the political context and realizing what it means to be Mexican and American in the U.S. SUPPORTING
Latino, Bilingual; fluent in both English and Spanish Gonzalo is leading the education civil rights battle. He is an activist at heart and believes that the Mexican community is stronger in numbers. Gonzalo is proud of his heritage. DAY PLAYER
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