
Black or Latina
“What began as a simple audition day in New York for a Colombian actress, ends in a confrontation of being Latina but Black outside of Latin America”
Overview
A Colombian actress named Zahinabu is finally having her first audition in New York, for a Latina role. It could be the opportunity that she has been waiting for since she arrived to US. But the audition takes a different direction when the casting group needs to consider the great audition from this Latina woman who doesn't look like a "latina".
Top Cast

Karent Hinestroza
Zahinabu
Meghan Kileen
Casting Director (as Meghan Kileen)
Sacha C. Saint
Neighbor
Winnie Wang
Casting Director Assistant
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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