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Single Mother by Choice

2021-11-02 · 82 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama

Tracking a real-life pregnancy, this fictional film tells the story of a Latinx workaholic who’s determined to have a baby on her own terms and gets more than she bargained for when she gets pregnant in the year 2020.

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Directors
Dan Levy Dagerman
Production companies
Two Hands Productions
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Selina RingelSelina RingelEva Garcia
Roberto AguireRoberto AguireRodrigo
Vanessa AngelVanessa AngelSusan
Arap BethkeArap BethkeArnulfo
Anna CampbellAnna CampbellDr. Levy
Anna EvelynLauren
Phillip GarciaPhillip GarciaFelipe
Brittany S. HallBrittany S. HallSkye
George TsaiGeorge TsaiBrian
Christy Carlson RomanoChristy Carlson RomanoSelf
Ariane PriceAriane PriceShaelynn
Fernanda RomeroFernanda RomeroRenata
Marimar VegaMarimar VegaLorena
Katie L. HallKatie L. HallKate (uncredited)
Ivana De MariaNurse

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