Better to Chase a Dream, Than Live Without One
“CARLOS” DANCES WITH FILMS
On June 13, Carlos Through the Tall Grass, a comedy about a first-gen, Latino high school student, will make its World Premiere at Dances With Films festival in Hollywood. Written and directed by Rick Dominguez and produced by Patti McCarthy, the film shares the story of Carlos, a brilliant high schooler who is having a hard time deciding whether to go to college or stay home to take care of his quirky family and friends who depend upon him.
Carlos faces a dilemma familiar to Latino, first-gen students who carry the guilt of leaving their friends and family behind. Carlos is a coming-of-age story about realizing you can’t get anywhere new if you stick to the same familiar roads—sometimes your dreams are just out of sight, waiting for you, beyond the tall grass. (www.carlosthroughthetallgrass.com)
The film will be screened on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 9:15 pm PDT at the iconic TLC Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028. The filmmakers will be present for a Q & A afterward.
WHO: Director/Writer: Rick Dominguez; Producer: Patti McCarthy
WHAT: 99-minute narrative feature, comedy, Carlos Through The Tall Grass
WHERE: TLC Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028
WHEN: 9:15 pm PDT
WHY: Relevant story about Latino, first-gen high school student facing fears/guilt of going to college and leaving family and friends behind. Offers positive Latino representation. Writer/Director and most cast and crew Latino. Shot entirely in Whittier, CA. Whittier College faculty and student cast/crew. Black List script!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: www.carlosthroughthetallgrass.com
Rick Dominguez 626-419-1180 carlosthroughthetallgrass@gmail.com
Patti McCarthy 818-679-0501 carlosmoviesocials@gmail.com