Vanessa Martinez

Vanessa Martinez

Writing since May 201613 stories contributed

Strikingly-Lensed Brazilian Coming-of-Age Drama 'August Winds' Now Streaming on Netflix
Film
Strikingly-Lensed Brazilian Coming-of-Age Drama 'August Winds' Now Streaming on Netflix
Vanessa Martinez

May 29, 2017

Review: Guadeloupe-Set 'Elza' Tackles Colorism, Identity, Family Abandonment & Forgiveness (At PAFF)
Festivals , Film
Review: Guadeloupe-Set 'Elza' Tackles Colorism, Identity, Family Abandonment & Forgiveness (At PAFF)
Vanessa Martinez

Feb 09, 2017

Review: Must-Watch, Poignant 'Sugar' Explores Struggles Faced By Dominican Ball Player w/ Subtlety & Realism
Film
Review: Must-Watch, Poignant 'Sugar' Explores Struggles Faced By Dominican Ball Player w/ Subtlety & Realism
Vanessa Martinez

Jan 21, 2017

Watch Now: Byron Hurt's Entertaining, Thoroughly Researched and Revealing 'Soul Food Junkies' Documentary
Film
Watch Now: Byron Hurt's Entertaining, Thoroughly Researched and Revealing 'Soul Food Junkies' Documentary
Vanessa Martinez

Jan 05, 2017

Review: 'La Gradua' Is a Clever, Dark Comedy on Life After College
Film
Review: 'La Gradua' Is a Clever, Dark Comedy on Life After College
Vanessa Martinez

Sep 28, 2016

Documentary 'Ballplayer: Pelotero' Is an Exposé on MLB Training Camps in the Dominican Republic
Film
Documentary 'Ballplayer: Pelotero' Is an Exposé on MLB Training Camps in the Dominican Republic
Vanessa Martinez

Jul 13, 2016

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