EL CARRITO
(15:20) USA, 2021, Language: Spanish
Dir. Zahida Pirani
Short Synopsis
Nelly slogs through another unsuccessful day of street vending in Queens, New York. Determined to improve her circumstances, she makes a risky business decision that ends in misfortune.
Director Bio
Zahida Pirani is a writer-director based in Los Angeles and New York City. She is the recipient of the 2021 Princess Grace Award in Film. Zahida previously directed and produced the award-winning documentary JUDITH: PORTRAIT OF A STREET VENDOR. Before becoming a filmmaker, she worked as a community organizer in New York City.
Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahida.pirani/, @el_carrito_thefilm
