Former South Bronx Gang Member is profiled in "La Madrina"

Documentary of the Week | Apr 15, 2022

"La Madrina: The [Savage] Life of Lorine Padilla" profiles a member of the South Bronx gang the Savage Skulls who became a community activist. Filmmaker Raquel Cepeda uncovers a hidden history of Latinas who overcame multiple adversities.

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