Avenues
Synopsis
Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, "Avenues" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.
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Tracey Heggins
Angela Wright
Hector Atreyu Ruiz
Saul Sanchez
Ski Carr
Victor Noriega
Rene Arreola
Nacho Estrada
Israel Montano
Leo Quinto
Erika Sabel Flores
Esperanza Quinto
Tom Ingram
Harry Vaughn
Maile Martinez
Vanessa Rios
Jenny Mendoza
Yesenia Rios
Brad Hills
Keno Richards
Jack Guzman
Josue Padilla
Cesar Garcia
Flaco Ramirez
Jordan Jones
Chucho Padilla
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaref Rodriguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaref Rodriguez
- Original Title
- Avenues
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaref Rodriguez
Aaref Rodriguez
Department Leadership Roster
Aaref Rodriguez
Director
Aaref Rodriguez
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Avenues
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What is Avenues about?
Saul Sanchez returns home to the rough Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, also known as The Avenues, after serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar gang path. Based on a true story, "Avenues" tells a deeply personal story of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts.
Who directed Avenues?
Avenues was directed by Aaref Rodriguez.
Who stars in Avenues?
The principal cast of Avenues includes Tracey Heggins, Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Ski Carr, Rene Arreola, Israel Montano.
When was Avenues released and how long is it?
Avenues was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.