Xiara's Song
“Prison keeps them apart. Music holds them together.”
Synopsis
Xiara Trujillo is a precocious seven-year-old who moved from the Bronx to Maryland with her mom, Aracelli Guzman, four years ago. Though she seems happy hanging out and playing with her pal Melissa, Xiara becomes defensive and emotional when talking about her father, Harold Linares. As we see and learn, Harold is in jail serving a ten-year sentence for weapons possession; Xiara seems to blame his incarceration on her mother, whom she says "kept calling the police." Xiara, who has always been extremely close to her father, acts out with her mother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liz Garbus
- Original Title
- Xiara's Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Cinemax, Moxie Firecracker Films, HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liz Garbus
Daniel B. Gold, Don Lenzer
Eric Seuel Davies
Rory Kennedy, Liz Garbus, Sheila Nevins, Lisa Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Liz Garbus
Director
Rory Kennedy
Producer
Eric Seuel Davies
Editor
Liz Garbus
Producer
Lisa Heller
Producer
Daniel B. Gold
Director of Photography
Don Lenzer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Xiara's Song.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xiara's Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Xiara's Song about?
Xiara Trujillo is a precocious seven-year-old who moved from the Bronx to Maryland with her mom, Aracelli Guzman, four years ago. Though she seems happy hanging out and playing with her pal Melissa, Xiara becomes defensive and emotional when talking about her father, Harold Linares. As we see and learn, Harold is in jail serving a ten-year sentence for weapons possession; Xiara seems to blame his incarceration on her mother, whom she says "kept calling the police." Xiara, who has always been extremely close to her father, acts out with her mother.
Who directed Xiara's Song?
Xiara's Song was directed by Liz Garbus.
Who stars in Xiara's Song?
The principal cast of Xiara's Song includes Xiara Trujillo, Aracelli Guzman.
When was Xiara's Song released and how long is it?
Xiara's Song was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Xiara's Song?
Xiara's Song holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).