33 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestLeonel Reina is a young Latino boxer with dreams of becoming a champion. But Leonel’s dreams are derailed when he’s deported to Mexico and discovers that he was never naturalized as an American citizen. In a country where he doesn’t speak the language, Leonel unexpectedly finds himself reconnecting with his roots and making new friends who set out to help him find his way back home.
Acting
Abarca's physicality speaks volumes when Leonel can't find words
Writing
Deportation as plot device that actually humanizes the bureaucracy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series emerged during peak DACA uncertainty, filming in actual Tijuana boxing gyms with non-actors from deportee communities.
Leonel's Spanish struggles mirror real 'repatriated' experiences — many deportees arrive Mexico unable to read government forms in their 'native' language.
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