BELEN PADILLA: coming of age the Mexican way
A deleted scene from the documentary film MARIACHI HIGH.

For most girls in Zapata, Texas, turning 15 doesn’t just mean blowing out the candles. Belen Padilla, mariachi vocalist, daughter of the mariachi director, and master of hip movement, celebrates her quinceanera in high style, complete with a mass, 3 dress changes, and a specially choreographed dance.

Film Description:
In this spirited coming-of-age story, college-bound Latino high school students compete to be the state champion Mariachi band while experiencing the trials and triumphs shared by all American teens. From nerve-racking band auditions to the thrill of the 2010 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio, graduation and beyond, MARIACHI HIGH provides much-needed affirmative screen time for teens who are inspired by cultural pride and striving for excellence. High school never sounded so good.

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