Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Manuela, a fiction film directed by Clara Cullen, now streaming on Prime Video as part of the LALIFF Heritage Month lineup.
Manuela tells the story of an immigrant in the U.S. who finds work as a babysitter for a mother frequently absent due to work. As she cares for little Alma, Manuela slowly builds a tender bond of affection with her. In today’s political landscape—where questions of migration, family, and belonging are so pressing—the film offers a poignant and timely perspective.