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Narrative Short
2007

One-Eyed Marky & the Gay Caballeros is a story about a boy with one eye and one big imagination. When his father decides that Marky is better off with two eyes, Marky is faced with the realities of social perceptions and societal pressures. With the support of his neighbor Hector, Marky learns the importance of embracing his identity in the face of a world that isn't always so embracing.

Credits

Director: 
America Palacios
Screenwriter: 
America Palacios
Cast: 
Christopher Gallegos, Ellis Hughes, Errol Hughes
Country: 
United States
Runtime: 
12 minutes
Honorable Mention