Don't Let Me Drown (2009)

In a post-September 11th world overflowing with fear and hate, two Latino teens discover that sometimes the only thing that can keep them from drowning is love.

Director:

Cruz Angeles

Writers:

Cruz Angeles, Maria Topete

Stars:

E.J. Bonilla, Gleendilys Inoa, Damián Alcázar

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
E.J. Bonilla	...	Lalo
Gleendilys Inoa	...	Stefanie
Damián Alcázar	...	Ramon
Ricardo Chavira	...	Dionisio
Gina Torres	...	Diana
Yareli Arizmendi	...	Virginia
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Moisés Acevedo	...	Tito
Raúl Castillo	...	Alex
Dennis Kellum Castro	...	Jonathan
Jeannie Dalton	...	Woman
Robert Dioguardi	...	Police Officer #1
Ariel Estrada	...	Ground Zero Reporter
Cory Fernandez	...	Crowd person # 1
Louis Fernandez	...	Crowd person #3
Julie M. Finch	...	Older Lady

Storyline

In a post-September 11th world overflowing with fear and hate, two Latino teens discover that sometimes the only thing that can keep them from drowning is love.

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Plot Keywords:

latino | post september 11 2001 | teenager | contraction in title | claim in title

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language and some sexual references

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

No dejes que me ahogue

Company Credits

Production Co:

Parts and Labor, Rollin' Deep Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in 30 for 30: Fernando Nation (2010)

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Soundtracks

"The Weather"
Written by Timothy Thomas Cleary
Performed by The Arclights
Courtesy of Timothy Thomas Cleary

User Reviews

Great Urban Story

This is a great movie that depicts how in fact we are one way related to each other and affected differently (whether knowingly or not) by catastrophic events that occur.

We watched this movie as a family and everyone from my Spanish-only speaking husband, to our 17 yr old son and myself enjoyed this movie.

I think it is also a good movie that should be seen by educators. So many different angles and discussions can be sparked - from the need to know about current events, the challenges teenagers face, the effects and changes families go through - and so much more.

I truly recommend this movie. I hope to pick up the DVD.