Bad Hair (Pelo Malo)

Living with his harried single mother (Samantha Castillo) in a cramped Caracas co-op, 9-year-old Junior (Samuel Lange Zambrano) has his struggles with growing up and identity, particularly with trying to straighten his unruly mop of naturally curly hair. As his emotionally distant mom begins to chide him over his obsessions, a telling battle of wills erupts. Considered coming-of-age tale co-stars Nelly Ramos, Maria Emilia Sulbarán. 93 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English. In Spanish with English subtitles.