American Girl
Directed by Rebecca Murga
Plays In:
Military Pitch Fest and Mixer
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
September 18, 2016 4:00 pm
Description
When US Army soldier Julie Morales is hit by a sniper in Afghanistan, she fights to stay alive by clinging to childhood memories of her dangerous journey through Mexico. Julie flashes back to her time as a newly orphaned girl, when her only friend is Armando, an old smuggler, who helps her follow her dream to leave her Guatemalan village and find a new life in America. The unlikely pair must count on each other as they travel through Mexico. Despite their caution, a wrong turn leads them into the arms of a particularly vicious gang member. Suddenly, the two find themselves kidnapped and at the mercy of The Teacher, a notorious cartel leader. Now she must make a choice to either stay quiet in the shadows or risk her life to stand up for herself and Armando.
Director's Bio
Rebecca Murga is an award-winning filmmaker who has been featured on Mundo Fox, ABC, CBS, and HBO digital. Murga is a Captain and Public Affairs Officer in the US Army Reserve and has received the highest award in the Department of Defense for excellence in broadcast journalism. Murga also writes articles for veterans and women’s issues in many notable publications. She produced “American GIrl” when she was a director in the AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop for Women.
Precedes
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Love is No News
David Oleary / Local Film Showcase Selection / USA / 2013 / narrative / 8 mins
It is the story of a man who owns a newspaper stand in the middle of a downtown city business district where among the many daily patrons is a stunning woman who he would never fathom to notice him, much-less have a romantic interest. But she is indeed drawn to his quirky charm.Preceded by: American Girl
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Military Pitch Fest and Mixer
Events
Got a film idea? In the business? Come to the pitch fest and connect with fellow filmmakers, writers, and professionals. Discounted bundle for Military Pitch Fest attendees available, including admission to the Closing Celebration and Awards Ceremony at the DoubleTree Hotel.In This Program: American Girl, Love is No News
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Plays In:
Military Pitch Fest and Mixer
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley at Hazard Center
September 18, 2016 4:00 pm
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