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America (2011)

Movie ★ 4.8 97 min

Drama Thriller

América, a 30-year-old mother who lives in a remote Caribbean village, suffers the hardest hit when her lover takes her daughter from her. Fury and fear push her to run away. In her new life as a nanny in New York City, with support from relatives and other latinas, América finds comfort and hope. When she dares to dream of a life without violence, reality hunts her down. Will she survive to tell her story?

Sonia Fritz Director Miguel Machalski Writer Lymari Nadal Writer Sonia Fritz Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 10, 2011
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt1670931
Country
Puerto Rico
Language
English, Spanish
Studio
Isla Films

Themes

Cast

Lymari Nadal Lymari Nadal America Yancey Arias Yancey Arias Correa Rachel Ticotin Rachel Ticotin Esther Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos Mr. Irving Yareli Arizmendi Yareli Arizmendi Maria Luis Gonzaga Luis Gonzaga Policia Talia Rothenberg Rosalinda Monica Steuer Monica Steuer Karen Leverett Isaac Santiago NYC Cop #1 Isel Rodriguez Isel Rodriguez Eyra Agüero Joubert Lourdes

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Frequently asked questions

What is America about?
América, a 30-year-old mother who lives in a remote Caribbean village, suffers the hardest hit when her lover takes her daughter from her. Fury and fear push her to run away. In her new life as a nanny in New York City, with support from relatives and other latinas, América finds comfort and hope. When she dares to dream of a life without violence, reality hunts her down. Will she survive to tell her story?
Who directed America?
America was directed by Sonia Fritz.
Who stars in America?
America stars Lymari Nadal, Yancey Arias, Rachel Ticotin, Edward James Olmos.
When was America released?
America is a 2011 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch America?
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