

Guadalajara
“Inspired by true events, a trans teen struggles with drugs, crime, while coming to terms with her identity.”
Synopsis
Inspired by true events, Guadalajara is a trans teen living with her sex-worker mother Sonya in East Los Angeles. While coming to terms with her identity, Guada befriends a local female gang who talk her into experimenting with drugs, exploring her sexuality and beginning a life of crime with crazy and hilarious consequences. Finally, Guada realizes that she must save herself before her self-destructive choices have consequences beyond her control.
Top Cast
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- Director
- William Napier
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Gonzales, William Napier
- Original Title
- Guadalajara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Napier
Alexander Gonzales, William Napier
Roger Goff III
Alexander Gonzales
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Gonzales
Writer
Roger Goff III
Editor
William Napier
Director
William Napier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guadalajara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Guadalajara about?
Inspired by true events, Guadalajara is a trans teen living with her sex-worker mother Sonya in East Los Angeles. While coming to terms with her identity, Guada befriends a local female gang who talk her into experimenting with drugs, exploring her sexuality and beginning a life of crime with crazy and hilarious consequences. Finally, Guada realizes that she must save herself before her self-destructive choices have consequences beyond her control.
Who directed Guadalajara?
Guadalajara was directed by William Napier.
Who stars in Guadalajara?
The principal cast of Guadalajara includes Alexander Gonzales, Valeria Chavez, Mitch Holleman, Jeanette Pacheco, Veronica Long.
When was Guadalajara released and how long is it?
Guadalajara was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
