Mala Mala (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Writer: Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Antonio Santini
Executive Producer: Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler
Companies: Killer Films, Moxie Pictures
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Drama, Lgbtq+
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Story
Mala Mala explores the lives of individuals in Puerto Rico's transgender community as they navigate self-discovery and activism. The film focuses on a diverse range of subjects, including LGBTQ advocates, business owners, sex workers, and a group of drag performers known as The Doll House. These individuals face internal and external battles as they fight for personal and community acceptance.
Summary
Mala Mala is a documentary-drama hybrid that delves into the experiences of young Puerto Ricans who identify as transgender. Set against the backdrop of Puerto Rico's cultural life and its status as a U.S. territory, the film examines how these individuals negotiate their dualistic identities. The narrative intertwines themes of self-discovery, activism, and acceptance while capturing the triumphant highs and devastating lows faced by this resilient community.
