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New York Latino Film Festival

Rich Kids

Directed by Laura Somers

US Features / USA / 2018 / 97 mins / NY Premiere

Rich Kids

AMC Empire 25 Theatres
Thursday, Aug. 23 6:45pm Buy Tickets

Rich Kids

AMC Empire 25 Theatres
Friday, Aug. 24 5:00pm Buy Tickets

Description

This vibrant portrait of six troubled teenagers showcases the talents of a young charismatic cast as it explores the ongoing challenges of economic disparities, gentrification, displacement, and evictions faced through the lens of Latino and Afro-Latino American youth in South Houston.

Matías is a bright teenager whose family struggles with harsh financial troubles. When he discovers “Los Ricos”, a wealthy family, are out of town, Matías breaks into their mansion where he and his friends spend an afternoon basking in the good life. The party is soon disrupted when a trouble-making relative shows up uninvited. Loyalties are pushed to the breaking point as Matías’s desire for power in the house rises.

Festivals & Awards: Houston Latino FIlm Festival 2018; Phoenix Film Festival 2018 (Best Ensemble); Woods Hole Film Festival 2018

Credits

Writers: Laura Somers, David Saldaña
Producers: Laura Somers, Eddie Rodriguez
Cast: Gerardo Velasquez, Justin Rodriguez, Michelle Magallon, Ulysses Montoya, Alessandra Mañon, Naomë Antionette, Kenneth Wayne Bradley, Ricky Catter

Dates & Times

Rich Kids

AMC Empire 25 Theatres
Thursday, Aug. 23 6:45pm Buy Tickets

Rich Kids

AMC Empire 25 Theatres
Friday, Aug. 24 5:00pm Buy Tickets