Avenues
Originally released in 2013. Avenues is a drama film. directed by Aaref Rodriguez. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tracey Heggins, Hector Atreyu Ruiz, and Ski Carr
Synopsis
Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, "Avenues" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Tracey Heggins
as Angela Wright
Hector Atreyu Ruiz
as Saul Sanchez
Ski Carr
as Victor Noriega
Rene Arreola
as Nacho Estrada
Israel Montano
as Leo Quinto
Erika Sabel Flores
as Esperanza Quinto
Tom Ingram
as Harry Vaughn
Maile Martinez
as Vanessa Rios
Jenny Mendoza
as Yesenia Rios
Brad Hills
as Keno Richards
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avenues about?
Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his es...
Who directed Avenues?
Avenues was directed by Aaref Rodriguez.
How long is Avenues?
Avenues has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Avenues released?
Avenues was released on December 14, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Avenues?
The main cast of Avenues includes Tracey Heggins, Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Ski Carr, Rene Arreola, Israel Montano.