GIRLFIGHT 25th Anniversary w/ Douglas Santiago (Interview) | Midnight Hustle Podcast #41

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking film that introduced the world to Michelle Rodriguez, "Girlfight", co-star Douglas Santiago joins DieHard Derek Gordon to discuss the film's legacy and the barriers it broke for women's empowerment and women of color. They delve into the challenges faced during production and how "Girlfight" inspired a new wave of female-led stories in Hollywood. Together, they reflect on the film's enduring impact and its role in shaping more inclusive narratives today.

The film was recently given "the treatment" by the illustrious Criterion Collection, and is now available to own on blu-ray at https://www.criterion.com/films/33189...

The conversation shifts to Douglas' career and the challenges of being a Latino actor in Hollywood, his recent work in the indie short "Only a Glass Inside of Me" (  / onlyaglassinsideofme  , and his commitment to community engagement as co-lead of the Cultural Arts & Entertainment bridge for HLX+ (https://www.hlxplus.org/).

Santiago will participate in a retrospective screening and cast reunion of "Girlfight" on September 19th at the NY Latino Film Festival in New York City.

To learn more about Douglas Santiago, check out his IMDB profile at: http://bit.ly/46poI40

You can also follow Douglas Santiago on Instagram at   / theoriginalmrdouglas  

#NYLFF25 #WeAreNYLFF #HispanicHeritageMonth

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