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HUMMINGBIRDS
Silvia Del Carmen Castaños & Estefanía Contreras; 2023; USA; 77 min.; English and Spanish
This charming, intimate documentary focuses on two close friends in Laredo, Texas, experiencing the joys and angst of their late adolescence. They face added pressures stemming from racism, transphobia and immigration issues as they come of age in an uncertain situation. Despite the heavy political issues discussed, this film somehow remains both joyous and whimsical. More than anything, it’s about the power of friendships and community, as these two young people meet their hardships head-on with the support of each other and their delightful queer circle of friends.
HUMMINGBIRDS is a disarmingly sweet slice of life, offering a unique perspective and a lot of laughter.
CONTENT WARNINGS: VULGAR LANGUAGE, DISCUSSION OF TRANSPHOBIC VIOLENCE
