DARK BLOOD: The Frida Cinema

305 East 4th Street,Santa Ana CA 92701

30 September, 2021

Description

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of Harold Trompetero’s DARK BLOOD, a Colombian prison drama starring John Leguizamo. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of Harold Trompetero’s Dark Blood, a Colombian prison drama starring John Leguizamo. Misael is imprisoned, waiting to be sentenced for a revenge crime against the man who killed his child. During his confinement, he must adapt to a new life of abuse, including injury and humiliation by guards and other prisoners. His former life starts to become a distant memory as he is forgotten by his loved ones. Lonely and abandoned, Misael finds affection and tenderness in Sarna, the dog of the prison. Featuring a powerhouse performance from Leguizamo, Dark Blood is a stirring new film likely to stay with viewers long after it ends. “Thanks to Trompetero’s almost documentary-like direction and a career-best performance from Leguizamo, what we witness, what Misael endures, is too real, too painful, too tortuous at times to watch.” — Douglas Davidson, Elements of Madness The Frida Cinema is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching, connecting, and educating communities through the art of cinema.  Founded in 2014, it is Orange County's sole non-profit, independent cinema.OC's year-round film festival.