75
3.5
A Better Life (2011)
A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while traveling across town to perform landscaping work for the city's wealthy landowners.
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Production companies: McLaughlin Films,
Depth of Field,
Summit Entertainment,
Lime Orchard Productions,
Witt/Thomas Productions
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Spanish
Runtime: 98 min.
Released: June 24, 2011
Digital Release: Oct. 22, 2011
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Revenue: $1,800,000
Certification: PG-13
Parental Guide: 14+
