La leyenda negra

2020

1h 24m

Drama

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In Compton, a soon-to-be undocumented teenager fights for her right to stay in America while risking her family, her friendships, and her first love.

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Despite strong character development and gorgeous black-and-white cinematography, this well-intentioned but unfocused story of an undocumented Salvadoran lesbian teen never manages to pick a plot line and stick to it. Is it a coming of age/coming out/forbidden love tale? A cinematic political statement? A buddy film about the adventures of a group of teenage friends? There are elements of each of these threads in director Patricia Vidal Delgado's debut feature, but nothing gels into a cohesive, cogent whole. The potential is definitely present, as evidenced by the well-drawn and fleshed out characters, but they're not given anything defined to do once given life. Let's hope that the filmmaker's future productions come up with stories to match the other fine attributes she's mastered here.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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the film does juggle a lot of subject matter but it is a fresh take on the coming of age genre. does a great job of presenting topics that leave the viewer interested in researching societal issues that may not affect them. overall a great watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Carlos Aguilar

Los Angeles Times

In "La Leyenda Negra," a Latino-centric project with queer notes and major topical value, her fight (and that of those she represents) is communicated thunderously.

Dec 4, 2020

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Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

There's a shaggy energy throughout that gives the movie a sense of urgency.

Feb 5, 2020

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Justin Lowe

Hollywood Reporter

Full of heart, but wide of the mark.

Jan 28, 2020

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Mature immigrant-themed indie has strong female lead.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 17, 2020

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Norman Gidney

Film Threat

A starkly shot, black and white drama that carries a ragged sincerity...

Rated: 7/10

Dec 4, 2020

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Manuel Betancourt

That Shelf

La Leyenda Negra is a searing twist on the coming of age (and coming out) tale that feels like a new classic of U.S. Latino cinema.

Dec 4, 2020

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Synopsis

In Compton, a soon-to-be undocumented teenager fights for her right to stay in America while risking her family, her friendships, and her first love.

Director: Patricia Vidal Delgado
Producer: Julianna Politsky
Screenwriter: Patricia Vidal Delgado
Production Co: Patricia Delgado Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2020
Runtime: 1h 24m