My Name Is Maria De Jesus

Overview

In 1950's Texas, Mexican American children were forced to abandon their Spanish language and culture. Thirty years later, one mother realizes the impact Americanization has on her child who is struggling to connect with her Latin heritage.

Cast

Aeslin Audri

Emily

Geovanni Gopradi

Sal

Jasmine Linares

young Maria de Jesus

Austin Ochoa

Young Sal

Marcella Ochoa

Mary Jessie

Ximena Pelaez-Munoz

Marissa

Jenna Purdy

Tammy Lynn Wilkes

David Saucedo

Grandpa

Susan Silvestri

Teacher

Gracie Wakefield

Kate