Sean Baker's TANGERINE at Sundance 2015

SYNOPSIS

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee (newcomer Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend (James Ransone, STARLET, "Generation Kill") hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra (newcomer Mya Taylor), embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.

Director Sean Baker’s prior films (STARLET, PRINCE OF BROADWAY) brought rich texture and intimate detail to worlds seldom seen on film. TANGERINE follows suit, bursting off the screen with energy and style. Exhibiting fierce chemistry with his actors to fashion a dazzlingly distinctive film filled with humor and heart, Baker’s talent is on full display. A decidedly modern Christmas tale told on the streets of L.A., TANGERINE defies expectation -- a veritable cinematic jolt.

CAST

Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanyan, James Ransone

TRT: 89 minutes

Country: USA

Language: English

PRESS DAYS

with Sean Baker, James Ransone, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, & Alla Tumanyan

Saturday, January 24th & Sunday, January 25th

SCREENINGS

Premiere Sccrening -- Friday, January 23rd @5:30pm (Library Theatre)

P&I Screening -- Saturday, January 24th (Holiday Village 3)

Public Screening -- Sunday, January 25th @12:00pm (Egyptian Theatre)

Public Screening -- Thursday, January 29th @11:30am (Prospector Square Theatre)