Watch: Mala Mala 2014 123movies, Full Movie Online – A documentary about the power of transformation told through the eyes of 9 trans-identifying individuals in Puerto Rico..
Plot: In a celebration of the trans community in Puerto Rico, the fissure between internal and external is an ever-present battle. A unique exploration of self-discovery and activism, featuring a diverse collection of subjects that include LGBTQ advocates, business owners, sex workers, and a boisterous group of drag performers who call themselves The Doll House, Mala Mala portrays a fight for personal and community acceptance paved with triumphant highs and devastating lows.
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Well made but most likely for a smaller audience.
“Mala Mala” is not the sort of film I usually watch due to the subject matter, though I am a huge fan of documentaries. This isn’t a complaint…and I did enjoy the film. But I mention this because the target audience for the film is probably the LGBT community and because of that, it probably will have a more limited audience than a typical documentary.Filmmakers Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles interviewed a variety of folks who represent a wide spectrum within the trans-gender spectrum in Puerto Rico. The theme of the film seems to be the great variety within this group–different motivations, different lifestyles and different ways they see themselves. They are NOT a monolithic group with one goal and one lifestyle. A few are very flamboyant while others do their best to blend in with society and lead ordinary lives. But the one thing they all have in common is that they want their rights–the right to hold down jobs and to have the same rights before the law as anyone else. Much of the latter portion of the movie is about an effort by a grassroots group to gain these legal rights–and to make Puerto Rico the most liberal and accepting place in the United States for the trans-gender community.
The film has a lot going for it. It does a good job humanizing the interviewees without whitewashing them or making them appear noble– and I credit Santini and Sickles for this. They also have created a very professional film that makes quite the emotional impact on the viewers and it has some excellent points to make. However, it isn’t at all surprising that portions of the film are very adult and explicit. This is not a film you’d show your kids and I am sure some of it is bound to offend some viewers’ sensibilities. Many might be very accepting of the LGBT community while still not wanting to see some of the more graphic scenes in the documentary. None of this is meant as a critique–it’s more to let the viewer know so they can make an informed decision as to whether or not to watch the film.
Beautiful and Important film
What an incredible and important film. Especially in the wake of gay marriage legislation and the imminent need for the United States and the rest of the world to recognize and accept the LBGT community. The women and men in this film open up so beautifully to reveal their daily lives and the struggle associated with being different in the eyes of standard society. Their resilience and passion is electric.The film is beautifully shot. It’s easy to forget you’re watching a documentary when the characters are so honest and engaging and the cinematography is exceptional.
This film is a must see, highly recommend.
Original Language es
Runtime 1 hr 27 min (87 min)
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Status Released
Rated Not Rated
Genre Documentary, Biography, Drama
Director Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Writer Antonio Santini, Dan Sickles
Actors Jason Carrión, Paxx Moll, Alberic Prados
Country Puerto Rico, United States
Awards 10 wins & 4 nominations
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