“I am so proud to have worked with Antonio on such an amazing film that sheds light on a topic that plagues so many parts of the world. I’m truly honored to work with a wonderful cast and to be associated with this film.” – America Ferrera

Who: America Ferrera (AKA Ugly Betty,) Roberto Urbina, Tony Plana (AKA Ugly Betty’s father,) Roberto Urbina, Carlos Valencia 

What: Hacia La Oscuridad/ Towards Darkness

When: Premiered on Saturday, April 28th

Where: Tribeca Film Festival

About: Hacia La Oscuridad (Towards Darkness) starring America Ferrera made is world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this Saturday. Directed by Antonio Negret, this film sheds light on the frequent and horrific kidnappings in …

The bilingual thriller set in Columbia, where kidnapping for ransom is an unfortunate reality that plagues the citizens. Jose Gutierrez (Roberto Urbina) is a young Colombian who has been studying in the United States. When he visits Columbia to see his family and friends, he is attacked in the street and abducted by Manuel (Carlos Valencia.)

Desperate for their son’s safety, they enlist the help of American investigators who specialize in negotiating with kidnappers. Jose remains hurt, gagged, and alone as his short life flashes before his eyes and his family races against time to save him.

xoxo,
Lauren

P.S. This film is even more poignant as it is inspired by a kidnapping that happened to one of the directors’ family member.

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