Film

Based on a true story, Avenues is a deeply personal exploration of fatherhood and the isolation felt by former convicts. The film follows Saul Sanchez as he returns home to the rough Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Parkalso known as The Avenuesafter serving a decade-long prison sentence. Once back, Saul seeks a reunion with his estranged young daughter even though her life has moved on, oblivious to his paternity. Guided by a sympathetic parole officer, who discovers his hidden illiteracy, Saul begins writing a letter to his daughter and begins a journey of self-discovery amid pressure from his gangland Avenidas familia. As Saul separates himself from old friends, he reluctantly mentors a troubled teenage neighbor following an all-too-familiar path. In a heart-wrenching denouement, Saul puts everything on the line for a second chance.