Video: America Ferrera & Wilmer Valderrama In 'The Dry Land'

By Elis T. Ortiz

Celebrating Latinos in film, the New York International Latino Film Festival kicked off this week with "The Dry Land." Co-executive producer America Ferrera joined writer / director / fiancé Ryan Piers Williams on the project, and also stars in the lead female role alongside Ryan O’Nan.

It’s the story of a war veteran (O’Nan) who returns home suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Ferrera plays the role of his wife who tries to help him cope with his disorder, while Wilmer Valderrama plays the part of best friend and fellow veteran who joins him on a journey para encontrar la verdad de lo que les ha ocurrido.

Check out this clip para ver que más dicen los actores y el director de la película "The Dry Land":

We caught up with the cast during a recent press junket to talk about "The Dry Land" and why the film is so dear to each of them. Wilmer shared his experience with visiting troops throughout different parts of the world bringing his Yo Momma comedy tour, and expressed relief in finally being able to take on a film project que cuente el aspecto humano de la situación de algunos veteranos de guerra, sin agenda política.

America gushed about the passion and dedication of her fiancé, Williams, saying that “he’s just always been such a passionate filmmaker. He’s the hardest working person in the room, hardest working on the set.”

We can tell this is one project that everyone involved is very proud to be a part of. Aca les tenemos el trailer para "The Dry Land," take a look:

Though the presence of Latino actors is felt throughout, this is not a Latino story, it’s an American story, and it’s based on the realities that many families face today. Living in a time of war, this story is sure to tug on the heartstrings of all Americans. Les recomendamos que vayan a ver esta película, not only to support Latinos in film, but to gain another perspective on what our troops may be facing when they come home to us.

"The Dry Land" opened in select cities throughout the U.S. today (July 30), and you can check their website for when it’ll be coming to a theater near you.

For more "The Dry Land" cast interviews, check out our video playlist!

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