Abuelo
Kayvon Derak Shanian
United States, 2022, 11 min.
In English.
Includes adult language.

An immigrant grandfather (played by Pepe Serna) is faced with raising his 16-year-old grand daughter due to a tragic car accident that takes the life of his only son and his wife.
Join us as we pay tribute to veteran actor Pepe Serna. Price of admission includes a reception (6pm) and screening (7:30pm).
Saturday, April 29
Festival Grounds at the Mercado Annex
7:30pm
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