About Project
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After crossing the border and suffer deportation of her husband, Marleny Aleelayn was left alone in Houston, Texas with a newborn and no money. Ten years later, she became a successful executive with 25 million followers in social networks. In this short film Marleny will reveal how she tricked destiny and succeed in the American dream.
Director Biography
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Andrea Sambuccetti is a psychologist, musician, journalist, editor and documentary filmmaker with a National Emmy Award.
Project Credits
Andrea Sambuccetti – Director
Marleny Aleelayn – Key Cast
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