Almost a Woman
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A young Puerto Rican girl faces challenges in New York while pursuing her dream of becoming an actress and writer.
Esmeralda Santiago (Ana Maria Lagasca) and her family move to New York from rural Puerto Rico and face a difficult transition because of many challenges. Esmeralda enrolls in school and becomes the translator for her family, excelling at everything. She trains to be a stage actress after prompting from her high-school guidance counselor. She struggles in pursuit of her dreams, yet the challenges give her the life experience to become a great actress and writer.
