Alondra Smiles
With the love and support of her grandparents and friends, Alondra is planning to have a very special fifteenth birthday. Her spoiled cousin Tatiana, however, has her own aspirations and is willing to ruin anyone's life to get her way. Starring Natalie Gomez, Paloma Rodriguez, Anthony Marquez, Jill Remez, Hugo Daniel Delgado, Brandon Miradi, Crystal Havens, Marie Lusher, Sno E. Blac, Alicyn Dawn Packard, Manny Cazz, Felipe Alejandro, Lori Berlanga, Patrick O'Conner, Felipe DeMarco, Otto "Tito" Strucke, Ciera Danielle, Jose V. Villa, Josefina Ortega-Villa. Written, directed and produced by Conchita Nora Villa, a graduate of UCLA Film School. Adult Juror Comments: Two girls, one sweet, one spoiled - Good tween show that delivers a heartwarming story where family and friendship is valued over material and superficial elements. Well paced. Teaches about the special fifteenth birthday celebration for Latino families. Entertaining family film that is somewhat predictable but has enough twists to keep it engaging. You really are drawn in by the characters. Biggest drawback is its length - just under two hours.
Age: 11-15.
115 min.
Independent feature from VILLA MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Ace of Hearts
Dean Cain stars in this heart-warming family adventure that proves that with love and determination, anything is possible. Officer Dan Harding (Cain) and his trusty canine partner, Ace are the best duo on the police force. But unfortunately, all of that hard police work leaves little time for Dan's family, including his 13-year-old daughter Julia (Britt McKillip). When Ace is accused of a crime he didn't commit, it's Julia who sets out to prove Ace's innocence. Soon Julia's keen sleuthing skills - combined with her unending faith and will to save Ace - reconnects her family when they need it the most. Inspired by a beloved Reader's Digest true story, "Ace of Hearts" is a courageous tale of a family's journey to right a wrong and discover the true meaning of loyalty.
Age: 12-18.
99 min.
Feature film from TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Dr. Doolittle 4: Tail to the Chief
Maya Dolittle had applied to vet school, and she's finding that getting accepted is a lot tougher than expected! But, when the President of the United States needs her help to work with the out-of-control First Dog, she discovers that she can use her amazing ability to talk to animals to help the president and the country, and maybe even impress the acceptance committee. Starring Kyla Pratt and Peter Coyote.
Age: 12-18
90 min.
Feature film from TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Moondance Alexander
Spunky and unique, 12-year old Moondance Alexander (Kay Panabaker, Nancy Drew) has a hard time making friends, but a chance meeting with Checkers, a wild pinto, changes her life. Together with the help of a down-and-out show rider, Dante (Don Johnson, Tin Cup), Moondance discovers that sometimes fitting in is less important than moving on and riding it out. Starring Kay Panabaker, Don Johnson, Lori Loughlin, Sasha Cohen.
Age: 12-18.
99 min.
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