Emilio is a 2008 American drama film written and directed by Kim Jorgensen, starring Walter Perez, Danny Martinez, Alejandro Patiño, Wendell Wright, Jesse Garcia, and Ryan McTavish. It was released theatrically in the U.S. on November 4, 2016.
Plot
Cast
Walter Perez as Emilio
Danny Martinez as Jose
Alejandro Patiño as Fausto
Wendell Wright as Octavio (bum) Jesse Garcia as Hot Dog Vendor Ryan McTavish as Zack
Reception
Critical response
The film received a favorable critical review by Todd McCarthy (Variety), stating "'Emilio' delivers an engrossing and sometimes vibrant portrait of a naive Mexican kid’s sink-or-swim encounter with the urban beast that is contempo Los Angeles."