#Whitina

Inspired by coming of age cult classics, #Whitina is a film about exploring the crossroads of the inner and outer struggles of being Mexican-American against the backdrop of a social media obsessed society. High School cheerleader and whitina (white acting Latina) Genesis Valdez is forced to go on the run with her two former best friends after a confrontation with undercover I.C.E. Agents. Not realizing the whole thing was filmed by two middle schoolers the group goes #viral. While on the run Chris reveals he is a dreamer and could get deported. Genesis makes a decision to help Chris escape learning what it really means to be "down for La Raza."

J. Sean Smith
USA // 2020
Narrative
English
16 Minutes