These Latine and Native Projects Should be on Your Radar!

December 7, 2023

NHMC Amplifies Latine and Native Projects


Video: Array

From Array, Frybread Face and Me follows two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on the reservation with their grandmother, learning more about their family's past and themselves. 

The film is brought to you by Writer and Director, Billy Luther, with Taika Waititi as Executive Producer. Frybread Face and Me features Keir Tallman and Charley Hogan, the film’s two leads, and also features actors Sarah H. Natani, Martin Sensmeier, and Kahara Hodges.  Frybread Face and Me is available for streaming now on Netflix.


Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal (inset) Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
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From Deadline: ‘The Boys: Mexico’ Spinoff In Works At Amazon From ‘Blue Beetle’ Writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, Diego Luna & Gael García Bernal

By Rosy Cordero, Associate Editor, TV

The Boys universe is expanding yet again with The Boys: Mexico, a new series offshoot from Blue Beetle writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, Deadline has learned. Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal are set to executive produce and are considering taking on acting roles though neither would be major roles, sources shared exclusively with Deadline.


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Isabel Cueva and Rebecca De Mornay Star in Douglas Tait’s Directorial Debut with Angel Baby! This thriller from writers, Elisa Manzini and Rebecca Stahl will have viewers in suspense. Angel Baby features actors Isabel Cueva (Aztec Warrior), Chris Browning (Agnes) and Rebecca De Mornay (The Hand That Rocks The Cradle), Dan Thiel (Ratched), Whitney Anderson (The Code), Daniel Roebuck (31) and Victor Isaac.

Video: Cave Entertainment

Val (Isabel Cueva), a loving wife, and her husband Justin (Dan Thiel), move to a remote cabin to heal from the sudden death of their unborn twins and to get a fresh start. Soon she senses an evil presence. After her best friend (Whitney Anderson) comes to check on her mental health, dark secrets begin to unravel. Val meets a mysterious neighbor (Chris Browning) and starts searching for the truth. With the help of the local bar owner (Rebecca DeMornay), she gains the strength she needs to face what is tormenting her peace.

Angel Baby comes to theaters and Digital Download on December 15, 2023.

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