The Wingwalker

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Narrative Feature

Mexico, USA, 117 Minutes
Director Alonso Alvarez-Barreda
Producers Alonso Alvarez-Barreda, Omar Chaparro, Francisco Cordero, Ricardo Coeto, Eduardo Gomez Monteverde
Screenwriter Alonso Alvarez-Barreda & Max Arciniega
Executive Producers Francisco Cordero, Ricardo Coeto, Max Arciniega
Editor Vanessa Ruane
Cinematographer Tom Cambpell
Music By
Composer Roberto Murguía
Cast Omar Chaparro, Max Arciniega, Hector Jimenez, Will Rothhaar, Mercedes Hernández, Jesús Ochoa, Julio Bracho, Ramses Jimenez, Al Coronel, Jennifer Cadena, Gustavo Sanchez Parra, Mauricio Garcia Muela, Armando Silva, Cesar Ramos.

Established television director Alonso Alvarez-Barreda (Snowfall, Kindred, The Lincoln Lawyer, and more) makes his feature film debut with The Wingwalker, which was the opening night film at the 40th Chicago Latino Film Festival.

The Wingwalker is the story of an airport luggage handler named Julian, who is a widowed and a father to a nine-year-old daughter, Sofia. His life takes an unexpected turn when a car accident and a family secret wind up getting Julian deported to Mexico.

Sofia has been diagnosed with a terminal heart disease and is scheduled for a heart transplant in two weeks. Julian must find a way to sneak back into the country. In the process, he comes face to face with the harsh realities faced by many migrants trying to make their way into the U.S.

The Wingwalker is a thrilling, suspenseful, and moving look at one of the most divisive issues in the country today.

Festivals & Awards

Audience Choice Award - Chicago Latino Film Festival