Miami International Film Festival 2012

WORLD PREMIERE. The awe-inspiring story of a man who is willing to do absolutely anything to follow his dreams. Mariachi Gringo tells the story of Edward (Shawn Ashmore), a young man living in the middle of nowhere in the U.S., who falls completely in love with a different culture and a most beautiful and sublime style of music.

Edward learns the craft of the Mariachis from Alberto (Fernando Becerril). It becomes clear that he must travel to Mexico, specifically to Guadalajara, to become one with the music’s tradition and lifestyle. Once in Mexico, the young man makes friends with traditional Mexican singer Sophia (Lila Downs), who helps him experience the true passion that being a Mariachi evokes.

Director Tom Gustafson shares a number of qualities with his leading character. They are both into discovering new cultural territories and they both welcome the notion of doing it while making their dreams come true. Mariachi Gringo is a story that knows no borders, allowing its characters to realize the marvels of social differences and the extraordinary constructive consequences that embracing diversity has upon people. ¡Orale, Mariachi! - Andres Castillo

STARS SHAWN ASHMORE, MARTHA HIGAREDA, LILA DOWNS, WRITER/PRODUCER CORY JAMES KRUECKEBERG AND DIRECTOR/PRODUCER TOM GUSTAFSON ARE EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS FOLLOWING THE SCREENING.

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