La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla
Synopsis
A documentary about a beloved South Bronx matriarch and former "First Lady" of the Savage Skulls gang struggling to remain visible in a rapidly gentrifying community she helped rebuild in the 1980s. With one foot firmly grounded in the outlaw life and the other as an activist and spiritual advisor, Lorine Padilla straddles the complexities of multiple worlds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raquel Cepeda
- Screenplay & Story
- Raquel Cepeda
- Original Title
- La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raquel Cepeda
Raquel Cepeda
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Raquel Cepeda
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Raquel Cepeda
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What is La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla about?
A documentary about a beloved South Bronx matriarch and former "First Lady" of the Savage Skulls gang struggling to remain visible in a rapidly gentrifying community she helped rebuild in the 1980s. With one foot firmly grounded in the outlaw life and the other as an activist and spiritual advisor, Lorine Padilla straddles the complexities of multiple worlds.
Who directed La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla?
La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla was directed by Raquel Cepeda.
Who stars in La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla?
The principal cast of La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla includes Lorine Padilla.
When was La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla released and how long is it?
La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.