ABOUT THE FILM:
Written/directed by US-Brazilian refugee and first-time feature film director Flavio Alves, who was recently nominated for the SXSW Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award, THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND is world premiering in the Visions section of SXSW later this month.
The film is sponsored by GLAAD, NYSCA, the Jerome Foundation, IFP, 30 Trans organizations, introduces 50 Transgender actors of color, and counts Michael Madsen and Ed Asner among its cast.
SYNOPSIS:
THE GARDEN LEFT BEHIND traces the relationship between Tina, a young Mexican trans woman, and Eliana, her grandmother, as they navigate Tina’s transition and struggle to build a life for themselves as undocumented immigrants in New York City.
As Tina begins the process of transitioning, Eliana struggles to understand Tina and fears that their life together in America is no longer what they bargained for. Tina finds camaraderie in a small but mighty transgender advocate group, but soon, Tina finds herself having to fight for the life that she’s meant to live—facing violent threats, seemingly insurmountable medical costs, questions about her legal immigration status, and increasing skepticism from the man she loves.
She begins to lose all hope, but has unknowingly become the only hope for a shy young man who has been watching her closely from afar.
FESTIVALS
2019: SXSW (World Premiere)
RIGHTS AVAILABLE
All Rights
MORE INFO:
thegardenleftbehind.com
FOR SALES INQUIRIES OR SCREENER LINKS:
Bill Straus
bill@bridgeindependent.com
Bridge Independent
310.962.8103 (mobile)
Orly Ravid
orly@thefilmcollaborative.org
Founder, The Film Collaborative
323.610.8128 (mobile)
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