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| Created Date | August 05, 2019 | |
| Expiration Date | October 31, 2019 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| City | Los Angeles | |
| Location | Los Angeles | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Union or non-union | |
| Project Title | For Rosa | |
Description:
For Rosa is a narrative film inspired by the Madrigal Ten, a group of women who were ten of many Mexican immigrants sterilized without consent while giving birth at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center during the 1970s. This story follows Eva, a fictional mother, who after being informed of her sterilization, is faced with the life-altering decision of joining Jessica, a 26-year-old fierce Chicana attorney, and nine other women in a lawsuit against the hospital.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva | Female | Hispanic | 22-26 | Eva, an immigrant mother living in East LA, dreams of having a baby girl of her own. Although sometimes reserved, Eva likes to do the right thing because in her eyes, if you work hard and are good, God will bless you. However, Eva’s world turns upside down when an attorney approaches her and reveals that Eva was sterilized without consent during the birth of her first-born son. Now, she’s faced with the life-altering decision of whether or not to join nine other sterilized women in a lawsuit, and face the shame she might receive from her community and family. Must speak fluent Spanish. |
| Jorge | Male | Hispanic | 24-30 | Like Eva, Jorge also dreams of a big family. A player for Los Chorizeros, a local East LA baseball team, he is full of life and a jokester. When Jorge finds out that his wife was one of many Mexican American mothers sterilized without consent by the local county hospital, he must learn how to navigate a new reality and what it means for their family. Must speak fluent spanish. |
| Jessica | Female | Hispanic | 25-28 | Jessica is a 26-year-old attorney and fierce Chicana. She was born and raised in East LA and a recent graduate from law school. As a first-generation graduate and daughter to immigrant parents, Jessica is a strong advocate for her community. Despite her young age, Jessica is determined to help the sterilized mothers receive the justice they deserve and to stand up for women’s rights. Must speak fluent Spanish. |
| Tía Luisa | Female | Hispanic | 25-30 | Tía Luisa is a proud Latina, a mother of two with one on the way, and Eva’s comadre for life. She knows just what to say to make Eva laugh. Eva looks up to Tia Luisa for her extroverted personality and ease when it comes to motherhood. In Eva’s deciding moment, Tía Luisa represents what will happen if Eva stands up to the hospital and join the other nine women because she could get sterilized as well. Must speak fluent Spanish. |
| Daniel | Male | Hispanic | 3-6 | Daniel, Eva’s first and only child, is always getting into trouble and a bit sassy, but he’s too cute for anyone to be mad at him too long. Daniel represents Eva’s love for family but also a reminder of the children she can no longer have. Must be able to speak proficiently in Spanish. |
| Rocio | Female | Hispanic | 60-70 | Rocio is Eva’s Abuela, and she can always tell when something is wrong with Eva. Her age has brought wisdom and strong, traditional family values. Must speak fluent Spanish. |
