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Bicycle Thieves
Why this pick
A father’s livelihood disappears overnight, turning a citywide search with his young son into compassionate, quietly wrenching social realism.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2011 1h 38m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Keep the feeling.
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Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Carlos Galindo works as a gardener in Los Angeles with his partner, Blasco. His son, Luis, studies at high school. Luis spends time with his girlfriend, who is affiliated with gang members. The gang members pressure him to join them. On one occasion Luis is suspended for having assaulted another high school student.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Chelsea Rendon
Ruthie Valdez
Dolores Heredia
Anita
Joaquín Cosío
Blasco Martinez
Bobby Soto
Facundo
Gabriel Chavarria
Ramon
Tim Griffin
Charlie
Demián Bichir
Carlos Riquelme
Nancy Lenehan
Mrs. Donnely