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By Monique Jones
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Authentic, complex, mature drama about Latina sisters.
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Allswell in New York
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What's the Story?
ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK follows Nuyorican sisters Ida (Liza Colón-Zayas) and Daisy (Elizabeth Rodriguez) and their sister-in-law Serene (Daphne Rubin-Vega) as they navigate personal challenges while working to maintain a family unit. The sisters deal with fertility issues, illness, and a rebellious niece, all while Daisy works to keep her restaurant, Allswell, running smoothly.
Is It Any Good?
This well-acted family drama celebrates the inner worlds of three Latina women as they go through the ups and downs of life. Allswell in New York's focus on women like Daisy, Ida, and Serene is quite unusual in Hollywood, where Latina women are often typecast and stereotyped. The beauty of Allswell in New York is that we see them as the complex people they are.
The film also highlights how family relationships can get complicated and sometimes end without the resolution we might like. And while telling stories with these types of (non)endings is realistic, it might be frustrating for viewers who like their stories to wrap up neatly. If you're OK with authentic ambiguity, though, Allswell in New York is a slice-of-life story that really digs into the discomfort that messy familial relationships can bring.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about compassion and empathy. How do the characters in Allswell in New York demonstrate these character strengths to each other? How could they improve?
How does the film's portrayal of Latina women differ from that in other movies you've seen? Why is authentic representation important?
How do the characters balance their personal lives with family obligations? Is there a "right" way to handle these competing demands?
Movie Details
- In theaters : October 18, 2024
- On DVD or streaming : November 15, 2024
- Cast : Liza Colón-Zayas , Daphne Rubin-Vega , Bobby Cannavale , Elizabeth Rodriguez , Max Casella
- Director : Ben Snyder
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Puerto Rican Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s) , Latino Movie Writer(s) , Puerto Rican Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Freestyle Digital Media
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy
- Run time : 95 minutes
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- MPAA explanation : language
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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