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Title:

Paraiso travel [videorecording] / Phase 4 Films and Paraiso Pictures ; written by Juan Bendon, Jorge Franco ; directed by Simon Brand.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

Phase 4 Films,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Man-woman relationships--Drama.
Illegal aliens--United States--Drama.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Reguera, Ana de la, 1977- act
Leguizamo, John. act
Francisco, Margarita Rosa de. act
Bendon, Juan. aus
Franco, Jorge. aus
Brand, Simon. drt
Franco Ramos, Jorge. Paraiso travel.
Phase 4 Films (Firm)
Paraiso Pictures.

Notes:

Ana de la Reguera, John Leguizamo, Margarita Rosa de Francisco. Adapted from Jorge Franco's novel. Originally produced in 2007. Special features: making of the movie; theatrical trailer; photo gallery.

Summary:

This is the story of Marlon Cruz, a young Columbian man who, motivated by his beautiful girlfriend Reina leaves his life in Columbia to illegally cross the border and find fortune in New York. Marlon's journey, which takes him to through seedy strip clubs, dance halls, homeless hostels, and the streets of Jackson Heights, ultimately takes him to a place he could have never predicted.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)433650267

UPC:

625828498800

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)