Overview

América, a 30-year-old mother who lives in a remote Caribbean village, suffers the hardest hit when her lover takes her daughter from her. Fury and fear push her to run away. In her new life as a nanny in New York City, with support from relatives and other latinas, América finds comfort and hope. When she dares to dream of a life without violence, reality hunts her down. Will she survive to tell her story?

Cast

Lymari Nadal, Yancey Arias, Rachel Ticotin, Edward James Olmos, Yareli Arizmendi, Luis Gonzaga, Talia Rothenberg, Monica Steuer

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What is "America" about?

América, a 30-year-old mother who lives in a remote Caribbean village, suffers the hardest hit when her lover takes her daughter from her. Fury and fear push her to run away. In her new life as a nanny in New York City, with support from relatives and other latinas, América finds comfort and hope. When she dares to dream of a life without violence, reality hunts her down. Will she survive to tell her story?

When was "America" released?

America was released in 2011.

Who stars in "America"?

The cast includes Lymari Nadal, Yancey Arias, Rachel Ticotin, Edward James Olmos.