Ay Mariposa
“Butterflies and Border Walls”
Synopsis
Ay Mariposa tells a story of three characters in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas whose lives are upended by plans to build a US-Mexico border wall. As the director of the National Butterfly Center, Marianna Trevino Wright has become a leader of wall resistance in the Valley, a position that has resulted in violent threats from pro-wall factions and an emotional odyssey as she tries to navigate the ever-shifting sands of border policy. Zulema Hernandez, a life-long migrant worker, immigrant and great grandmother, has been a dedicated advocate for all migrants, both wild and human-kind. Meanwhile the butterfly, la mariposa, fights its own daily battle for survival in a landscape where more than 95 percent of its habitat is long gone and much of what remains lies directly in the path of the wall. Ay Mariposa documents each characters' fierce commitment to home, justice, wild beauty and the future of the US-Mexico borderlands.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ay Mariposa (Trailer) - SF Green Film Festival 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-30
Release History & Theatrical Window
04/05/2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Krista Schlyer
- Original Title
- Ay Mariposa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 04/05/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Pongo Media Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Krista Schlyer
Morgan Heim, Jenny Nichols
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Heim
Director of Photography
Krista Schlyer
Director
Jenny Nichols
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ay Mariposa
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What is Ay Mariposa about?
Ay Mariposa tells a story of three characters in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas whose lives are upended by plans to build a US-Mexico border wall. As the director of the National Butterfly Center, Marianna Trevino Wright has become a leader of wall resistance in the Valley, a position that has resulted in violent threats from pro-wall factions and an emotional odyssey as she tries to navigate the ever-shifting sands of border policy. Zulema Hernandez, a life-long migrant worker, immigrant and great grandmother, has been a dedicated advocate for all migrants, both wild and human-kind. Meanwhile the butterfly, la mariposa, fights its own daily battle for survival in a landscape where more than 95 percent of its habitat is long gone and much of what remains lies directly in the path of the wall. Ay Mariposa documents each characters' fierce commitment to home, justice, wild beauty and the future of the US-Mexico borderlands.
Who directed Ay Mariposa?
Ay Mariposa was directed by Krista Schlyer.
Who stars in Ay Mariposa?
The principal cast of Ay Mariposa includes Not specified.
When was Ay Mariposa released and how long is it?
Ay Mariposa was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ay Mariposa?
Ay Mariposa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).