'THESE DAYS' an Award-Winning Salvadoran Coming-of-Age Drama Debuts to Streaming & VOD – Beginning April 29, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Indie film leader Random Media proudly announces the streaming and VOD debut of award-winning director Junior Gonzalez’s dramatic coming of age story THESE DAYS on April 29, 2025. The powerful film follows an at-risk Salvadoran teen as he struggles to heal generational trauma and survives tough surroundings during a transformative summer in his suburban neighborhood.

Inspired by real-life challenges faced by Salvadoran immigrant families, THESE DAYS tells the story of Jay (Billy Mayorga Reyes), a young muralist living in Brentwood, NY. His neighborhood, home to a rich but often overlooked immigrant community, is both a source of strength and a battleground for survival. While Jay relies on his street smarts, his loving yet strict mother (Carla Vila) fights to keep him on the right path.

More than just a film, THESE DAYS is a testament to resilience and hope. Its cast and crew, including Gonzalez himself, share real-life connections to the narrative, having faced similar struggles and engaged in youth programs aimed to help at-risk youth and addressing trauma. The film is produced by Gonzalez’ These Days Productions.

LOGLINE: Jay, a struggling New York teen in a rough Salvadoran neighborhood, navigates a challenging summer under his strict single mother’s watch while finding solace through creating a mural.

The directorial debut of Junior Gonzalez, THESE DAYS is a deeply personal and moving docudrama, shedding light on the vibrant yet often marginalized Salvadoran community of Brentwood, where nearly 71% of residents identify as Hispanic. Shot on location, the film not only captures the reality of growing up in this environment but also explores the impact of the Salvadoran Civil War, which forced thousands to seek refuge in the U.S.

THESE DAYS was written and directed by Junior Gonzalez and produced by Eranuvia Gonzalez, Amanda Rivera, and Victor Perez, who worked closely to bring this powerful story to life. In addition to Billy Mayorga Reyes and Carla Vila, the film also features Kelly Cano Reyes, Robert Asencio, and Jhonny Ponce in principal acting roles.

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