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Las Cosas Que Brillan (2025)

2025-08-03 · 11m · EN
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When a trans Latinx mermaid defies her mother’s warnings, she is forced to confront the violent legacies of colonialism, environmental destruction and the danger of being desired in the human world. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

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Kristal SotomayorDirector, Writer

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Josielyn AguileraJosielyn AguileraMarisolAsia MonroeAsia MonroeMamiBrad WakemanBrad WakemanConquistador

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Genre affinityDrama · Family · FantasyDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference1992143Actor preference1771928 · 1992141 · 1992142

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What is Las Cosas Que Brillan about?

When a trans Latinx mermaid defies her mother’s warnings, she is forced to confront the violent legacies of colonialism, environmental destruction and the danger of being desired in the human world. The BlackStar Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is presented with support from Independence Public Media Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and Wyncote Foundation. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.

How long is Las Cosas Que Brillan?

Las Cosas Que Brillan has a runtime of 11 minutes.