Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Julieta Ortiz | ... | Dolores (as Julietta Ortiz) | |
Deborah Hedwall | ... | Suzannah (as Debra Hedwall) | |
John Tormey | ... | Mike | |
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Franklin Rodríguez | ... | Manny Ortega (as Frank Rodríguez) |
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Amanda Queen | ... | Becky |
Nathaniel Freeman | ... | Gerard | |
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Yvette Mercedes | ... | Mona |
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Martina Guay | ... | Girl with hamster |
Anne Murray | ... | Helen Cambridge | |
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Julio Cano | ... | Boarder |
Ignacio Guadalupe | ... | Rodolfo | |
Jon Budinoff | ... | Rudy | |
Gloria Irizarry | ... | La Loca | |
Jamie Tirelli | ... | Don Armando | |
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Celeste Simone | ... | Singing teacher |
Dolores is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador who works as a housemaid in New York City. Under the constant fear of likely deportation, she wonders whether she should return to her country. Her decision to leave is strengthened when her life is suddenly complicated by a series of unfortunate events. Written by K. Meissner
Dirt has it all - humor, pathos, sex, love, triumph and defeat. In short - it is the human story - one we all share, told in a compelling plot that draws you in from the first frame and keeps you going until the last. It is an immigrant story, to be sure, but it's power lies in it's ability to entertain and engage while exposing the often sad and difficult life of Central Americans working illegally in the US.
You will leave this picture feeling as if you have made new friends - and you will never look at a "cleaning lady" the same way. You will want to spend more time with your new friends and you will recognize a bit of yourself in them. It is not always easy to create a work that combines pathos with comedy - but Dirt does the job seamlessly. I hope Showtime releases this film so more people can see it.