Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig
Miguel Alvarez Lleva Peluca
“"I am not gay. I have cancer."”
Synopsis
A tragico-comedy about borders. Miguel Alvarez, a reliable and consistent middle-aged customs-officer at the border of Tijuana and San Diego is faced with the threat of having to cross the biggest border of all. He has cancer. Tijuana’s la Linea is the most crossed border in the world, and also one of the deadliest. Thousands have died trying to cross it illegally in search of a better life. However, Carlos, Miguel’s inventive coworker, has found another way of crossing over. Carlos invites Miguel to the DAY-OF-THE-DEAD Drag Show where he performs.
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- Director
- Araceli Lemos
- Screenplay & Story
- Araceli Lemos
- Original Title
- Miguel Alvarez Lleva Peluca
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Nonetheless Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Araceli Lemos
Araceli Lemos
Ki Jin Kim
Gregory Rentis
Giulia Caruso
Department Leadership Roster
Ki Jin Kim
Director of Photography
Araceli Lemos
Writer
Giulia Caruso
Producer
Araceli Lemos
Director
Markos Keyto
Production Design
Gregory Rentis
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What is Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig about?
A tragico-comedy about borders. Miguel Alvarez, a reliable and consistent middle-aged customs-officer at the border of Tijuana and San Diego is faced with the threat of having to cross the biggest border of all. He has cancer. Tijuana’s la Linea is the most crossed border in the world, and also one of the deadliest. Thousands have died trying to cross it illegally in search of a better life. However, Carlos, Miguel’s inventive coworker, has found another way of crossing over. Carlos invites Miguel to the DAY-OF-THE-DEAD Drag Show where he performs.
Who directed Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig?
Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig was directed by Araceli Lemos.
Who stars in Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig?
The principal cast of Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig includes Felipe Cortes, Maria Carlton, Jose A. Solorio, Eva Walker, Pasqual Torres.
When was Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig released and how long is it?
Miguel Alvarez Wears a Wig was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 16m.