Opening Night for BAMcinemaFest is June 17.
The 1st Edition of this Movie Festival 'Brooklyn Style' kicks off with the New York Premiere of Don't Let Me Drown (picture below).
Here's what the program notes tell us about the movie.
“One of the best film portraits yet of New York City in the aftermath of 9/11” (Hollywood Reporter), Don’t Let Me Drown
explores the moving love story between two teens as they deal with the
repercussions the WTC attacks had on their families, as well as
prejudices
within their Latino communities. With incredibly moving
and realistic performances by the young leads, an emotionally affecting
and humorous script, a neo-realist aesthetic, and authentic Brooklyn
locations, director Cruz Angeles crafts a love story that delicately
captures New York City overcoming adversity and struggling to begin
anew. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. NY Premiere! Co-presented with Sundance Posse, the alumnae organization of Sundance Institute."
explores the moving love story between two teens as they deal with the
repercussions the WTC attacks had on their families, as well as
prejudices
within their Latino communities. With incredibly moving
and realistic performances by the young leads, an emotionally affecting
and humorous script, a neo-realist aesthetic, and authentic Brooklyn
locations, director Cruz Angeles crafts a love story that delicately
captures New York City overcoming adversity and struggling to begin
anew. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. NY Premiere! Co-presented with Sundance Posse, the alumnae organization of Sundance Institute."
BAMcinemaFest runs until July 2nd…