The Bookstore

Social Justice Drama

Ten-year-old Leo spends his afternoons in a neighborhood bookstore run by his mother, Maria, a veteran and trusted pillar of their community. When Maria is taken by masked federal agents, Leo is left to confront a reality that contradicts everything he’s been taught about fairness, safety, and the law.

Directed by: Mykel Salazar

Writers: Morningstar Angeline & Mykel Salazar

Director of Photography: Austin Madrid

Editor: Phillip Torres

Sound Design: Caine Deegan

Production Designer: Michelle Martinez

Prop Master/Armorer: Carma Harvey

Costume Designer: Maddie Brown

Hair and Makeup: Shante Sisk

Stunt Coordinator: Juliene Joyner

Casting Director: Virginia Root

Production Company: All Things Mood

Produced by: Austin Madrid, Phillip Torres, Mykel Salazar

Co-Produced by: Jessica Inez Martinez, Aurora Arreola, Lena Weber-Salazar

Executive Produced by: NM Immigrant Law Center, ACLU of New Mexico, Detention Watch Network, Equality New Mexico, Contigo Immigrant Justice, Center for Civic Policy, NM Dream Team, NM Native Vote, Conservation Voters of New Mexico

Cast: Amy Puente, Kaius Eteeyan, Sarah Minnich, Alma Sisneros, Wyatt Gagnon, Juliene Joyner, Ben Darby