Xiara's Song (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2005, Xiara's Song is a documentary film directed by Liz Garbus, running about 36 minutes. “Prison keeps them apart. Music holds them together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Xiara Trujillo is a precocious seven-year-old who moved from the Bronx to Maryland with her mom, Aracelli Guzman, four years ago. Though she seems happy hanging out and playing with her pal Melissa, Xiara becomes defensive and emotional when talking about her father, Harold Linares. As we see and learn, Harold is in jail serving a ten-year sentence for weapons possession; Xiara seems to blame his incarceration on her mother, whom she says "kept calling the police." Xiara, who has always been extremely close to her father, acts out with her mother.
Who’s in it. Xiara's Song stars Xiara Trujillo as Herself and Aracelli Guzman as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Xiara's Song has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xiara's Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xiara's Song tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xiara's Song (2005)?
- In GB, Xiara's Song is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xiara's Song worth watching?
- Xiara's Song holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Xiara's Song?
- Xiara's Song stars Xiara Trujillo and Aracelli Guzman.
- When was Xiara's Song released?
- Xiara's Song was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.