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In the bustling neighborhood of Jardines del Pedregal, Tomando las Riendas explores the lives of two generations of Mexican Charras. The film focuses on the connection between Rosa María Morales Rizo—an Escaramuza Champion—and her granddaughter, Ana Victoria—a young Charra in training. As the story unfolds, it highlights the powerful bond that Escaramuza has fostered between them. The film reveals that while their familial tie remains unbreakable, their shared journey through Escaramuza will inevitably evolve as Ana Victoria continues to grow into a more experienced Charra.
- Year2025
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- DirectorDirector: Gabrielle Singer, Co-Director: Gabrielle Nellis
- ProducerAlejandra Ramírez, Carlos Sánchez, and Gabrielle Singer,
- CinematographerCarlos GarBo and Gabrielle Singer
- EditorCarlos GarBo and Hailey Stutzman, Finishing Editor: Melvin Peñate
- Sound DesignCarlos Sánchez and Richard Rodríguez,Sebastián Cano
Student documentarians give us access to their worlds from all over the globe including Mexico, El Salvador, Taiwan, and all over the United States.
In the bustling neighborhood of Jardines del Pedregal, Tomando las Riendas explores the lives of two generations of Mexican Charras. The film focuses on the connection between Rosa María Morales Rizo—an Escaramuza Champion—and her granddaughter, Ana Victoria—a young Charra in training. As the story unfolds, it highlights the powerful bond that Escaramuza has fostered between them. The film reveals that while their familial tie remains unbreakable, their shared journey through Escaramuza will inevitably evolve as Ana Victoria continues to grow into a more experienced Charra.
- Year2025
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld Premiere
- DirectorDirector: Gabrielle Singer, Co-Director: Gabrielle Nellis
- ProducerAlejandra Ramírez, Carlos Sánchez, and Gabrielle Singer,
- CinematographerCarlos GarBo and Gabrielle Singer
- EditorCarlos GarBo and Hailey Stutzman, Finishing Editor: Melvin Peñate
- Sound DesignCarlos Sánchez and Richard Rodríguez,Sebastián Cano