A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints  (2006)

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The harsh realities of life on the street merge with the universal themes of youthful pain and exhilaration in director Dito Montiel's telling tale of one boy's struggle to escape the grim fate that awaits his aimless, trouble-minded peers. For most of Montiel's friends, the only means of escaping their bleak surroundings were drugs, prison, or death. In breaking the cycle and making a name for himself as a filmmaker, Montiel showed that there are ways to overcome the urban malaise that consumed the majority of his friends. He couldn't have done it alone, though, and with this film Montiel pays tribute to those he left behind by bringing their story to the screen so that their struggles may give others in similar situations the courage to pursue a more positive, creative means of overcoming their anger. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

98 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Dito Montiel

Writer(s):

Dito Montiel

Producer(s):

Clara Markowicz, Trudie Styler, Travis Swords

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Sexual Situations, Drug Content, Violence, Profanity)

Categories:

Drama

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• 2006 - A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - New York Film Critics Society - Best First Film (Runner-up)
• 2006 - A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Sundance Film Festival - Special Jury Prize - Best Ensemble Performance
• 2006 - A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - Sundance Film Festival - Dramatic Directing Award