Whitney
Synopsis
In the midst of Juan Orlando Hernández’s dictatorship, Whitney (23) covers the first migrant caravan of 2018 on foot. More than ten thousand, almost all Hondurans, determined to reach the United States together. Crossing Mexico there is no return, but Whitney doesn´t quit. Her lens is witness of the terrible expression of a failed regime: the exodus toward Trump’s wall. Whitney no longer cares about risking her graduation and her life, her empathy with the others suffering is stronger.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katia Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Katia Lara
- Original Title
- Whitney
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katia Lara
Katia Lara
Department Leadership Roster
Katia Lara
Director
Katia Lara
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitney
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What is Whitney about?
In the midst of Juan Orlando Hernández’s dictatorship, Whitney (23) covers the first migrant caravan of 2018 on foot. More than ten thousand, almost all Hondurans, determined to reach the United States together. Crossing Mexico there is no return, but Whitney doesn´t quit. Her lens is witness of the terrible expression of a failed regime: the exodus toward Trump’s wall. Whitney no longer cares about risking her graduation and her life, her empathy with the others suffering is stronger.
Who directed Whitney?
Whitney was directed by Katia Lara.
Who stars in Whitney?
The principal cast of Whitney includes Not specified.
When was Whitney released and how long is it?
Whitney was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.