Blast Beat
A terrific bilingual debut that keenly scrutinizes the American Dream, those who pursue it vehemently, and the ones who reject it.
Blast Beat
On the cusp of the year 2000, Colombian brothers Carly (Mateo Arias) and Mateo (Moises Arias) prepare to move to the United States for their last years of high school. Metalhead Carly has his heart set on attending the Georgia Aerospace Institute and working for NASA, while his supportive parents (Diane Guerrero and Wilmer Valderrama) seize the chance to escape the political turmoil in Colombia and chase the American Dream. At first, Mateo is the only one to express any cynicism, but when the reality of their new life sinks in, the family struggles to adapt as their expectations are shattered. When events threaten to derail their future, Carly’s dream becomes his only lifeline.
Runtime
105
Language
English
Cast
Mateo Arias,
Moises Arias
Awards:
Nominee, Grand Jury Prize ~ Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival
FEATURED REVIEW
Andrew J. Salazar, Geeks of Color
Colombian director and producer Esteban Arango plows through borders with his feature debut, 'Blast Beat.' Named after a drumbeat style heavily associated with metal music and its derivatives, 'Blast Beat' explores the trials and tribulations of the American dream through a Colombian family. Forced ...
Played at
Laemmle Virtual Cinema 5.21.21 - 6.03.21
Glendale 5.21.21 - 5.27.21
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