Avenues

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Aaref Rodriguez

Writers

Aaref Rodriguez

Language

English

Release date

14 December 2013

Ensemble

Cast

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  Tracey Heggins

  Angela Wright

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  Hector Atreyu Ruiz

  Saul Sanchez

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  Ski Carr

  Victor Noriega

• Rene Arreola

  Nacho Estrada

• Israel Montano

  Leo Quinto

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  Erika Sabel Flores

  Esperanza Quinto

• Tom Ingram

  Harry Vaughn

• Maile Martinez

  Vanessa Rios

• Jenny Mendoza

  Yesenia Rios

• Brad Hills

  Keno Richards

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  Jack Guzman

  Josue Padilla

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  Cesar Garcia

  Flaco Ramirez