My Name Is Maria De Jesus

My Name Is Maria De Jesus

18 mins | July 1, 2019

In 1950's Texas, Mexican American children were forced to abandon their Spanish language and culture. Thirty years later, one mother realizes the impact Americanization has on her child who is struggling to connect with her Latin heritage.

My Name Is Maria De Jesus

18 mins | July 1, 2019

My Name Is Maria De Jesus
In 1950's Texas, Mexican American children were forced to abandon their Spanish language and culture. Thirty years later, one mother realizes the impact Americanization has on her child who is struggling to connect with her Latin heritage.
Producers 8A Entertainment
Original title My Name Is Maria De Jesus
Directors Marcella Ochoa
Writers Marcella Ochoa

Cast

Aeslin Audri

as Emily

Jasmine Linares

as young Maria de Jesus

Austin Ochoa

as Young Sal

Marcella Ochoa

as Mary Jessie

Ximena Pelaez-Munoz

as Marissa

Jenna Purdy

as Tammy Lynn Wilkes

David Saucedo

as Grandpa

Susan Silvestri

as Teacher