Phoenix, AZ--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--August 10, 2004--Its an award-winning film that mixes romance, comedy, mysticism, and salsa with a red-hot Latino cast. In other words, the perfect summer movie has just arrived on DVD. BY THE SEA is the romantic story of Lena Oscar, a beautiful Cuban-born, but New York raised woman, searching for love and meaning in her life. Taking a job as a chefs assistant at a seaside resort, Lena forms a bond with the shy, handsome maintenance man while being mysteriously visited by the ghost of a turn-of-the-century Cuban baseball player. Elena Aaron (The Sopranos, NBCs Ed,) in her feature film debut, wowed audiences and impressed critics with her outstanding performance. Also receiving critical acclaim was Chris Rivaro (Law and Order, Sex and the City) as the Cuban baseball player. This film has broken all the rules for American independent films including sophisticated visual effects (Variety) and a strong Cuban music soundtrack. Along with three Best Film awards, BY THE SEA received three Imagen Award nominations for Best Picture (along with Frida and Spy Kids 2), Best Actress (along with Salma Hayek and Jennifer Lopez), and Best Supporting Actor, unprecedented for an indie film. The prestigious Imagen Awards recognize and promote the best of Latino representation in the American entertainment industry. We were honored to be nominated by this prestigious organization, remarked Dean Barnes, the films director, and excited to be recognized with the major studio releases. On July 27th, BY THE SEA was featured on Mun2s FuZion show along with Columbia Tristars HELLBOY and Warners THE WHOLE TEN YARDS as best new DVD releases.
The film is distributed by Desert Mountain Media, the leader in distribution of award-winning Latin films. We are proud to release such a highly acclaimed, entertaining film states Leslie Haas, president of Desert Mountain Media, its themes of self discovery and love have universal appeal. Its cross-over appeal to Latino audiences is something Hollywood has been trying to achieve for years. The DVD, now available nationwide at such retailers as Best Buy, Hollywood Video, Tower Records, Borders, and Barnes and Noble, is offered with optional Spanish subtitles at a SRP of $19.95. Added value features include cast interviews, out-takes, and a directors commentary.
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