Maricela (TV 1986)

Maricela and her mother Eugenia have fled El Salvador for the US with hopes of building a better life. Unable to find work in her profession as a school teacher, Eugenia becomes a live-in ... See full summary »

Director:

Christine Burrill

Writers:

Nancy Audley (teleplay), Christine Burrill (story),

Stars:

Linda Lavin, Lisa Marie Simmon, Carlina Cruz

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Linda Lavin	...	Mrs. Gannett
Lisa Marie Simmon	...	Stacy Gannett
Carlina Cruz	...	Maricela Flores
Irene DeBari	...	Eugenia Flores
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Bruce Solomon	...	Sam Gannett

Storyline

Maricela and her mother Eugenia have fled El Salvador for the US with hopes of building a better life. Unable to find work in her profession as a school teacher, Eugenia becomes a live-in housekeeper to the affluent Gannett family. Conflict occurs when Maricela clashes with teenage Stacy Gannett, who resents her presence at home and at school. Can Maricela win Stacy's friendship and still remain true to her own ideals and values?

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Plot Keywords:

racism | mother daughter relationship | character name in title | title spoken by character

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1986 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

54 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Donkey Kong (1981)

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Soundtracks

"Walk of Life"
Written by Mark Knopfler
Performed by Dire Straits

User Reviews

Not terrific but not awful.

"Maricela" is the story about a girl named Maricela from El Salvador who came to America during the war. She and her mother then become maids for a rich family. I was forced to watch this film in my Spanish class. It wasn't the best movie I have watched in any class, but it wasn't the worst.



Warnings: Thematic elements, some violent images and brief language.

My Critique: 4.5/10