Mala Mala received a standing ovation after its world premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival and has been celebrated for its tender, funny and raw portrayal of a profound moment in LGBT history.
Mala Mala delves into the world of the trans community in Puerto Rico, told through the eyes of nine trans-identifying individuals. A unique exploration of self-discovery and activism, featuring a diverse collection of subjects that include LGBTIQ advocates, business owners, sex workers, and a boisterous group of drag performers including RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant April Carrión.
Through gorgeous cinematography that encapsulates the candy-coloured, vivacious personalities as well as their frequently dark personal experiences, directors Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles dynamically present the passion and hardships reflective of this distinctively binary world. Mala Mala portrays the road to personal and community acceptance paved with triumphant highs and devastating lows.
