The Cantinera is a story of a woman who was forced by her mother to drink with men in latin bars when she was thirteen years old. Twenty-three years later, she is still drinking thirty beers a night, five nights a week, but longs for sobriety and a second chance.
In this feature documentary, go first hand into the world of human trafficking through hidden cameras and a few brave women who are dedicated to fighting against the growing criminal industry.
A cantinera’s job is to drink with men in Latin bars or clubs. Â Some work by choice, but the majority work by force, fraud or coercion. Read more
The Cantinera is currently in the festival circuit and will be available for purchase soon. Â Check here to see if it is playing in your area.