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Synopsis
Grand Canyon is a dark comedy capturing a chaotic and unforgettable adventure between mother-daughter duo, Daphne and Clara. Clara spontaneously kidnaps Daphne for an unplanned road trip to the Grand Canyon to visit her ex-boyfriend, Scott Sherman. Along the way, they encounter a series of mishaps, including a run-in with a sheriff and a moment where Daphne is left to fend for herself on the side of the road in Laughlin, NV. Their journey climaxes at a mysterious, endless pit—a metaphor for their inscrutable bond.
Bio
Dani Adaliz is an award winning bi-racial Afro-Latina director, actress, comedian, writer, producer and MOTH story slam winner. Dani’s credits include Broadway Video (Michelle Rojas is not okay), Buzzfeed, Mitu and various personal projects and Music videos (Mick Jenkins and Relaye) . She is also a series regular in the “Jenny Lorenzo universe” and has performed live storytelling (various podcasts, The Moth), stand-up comedy, and Improv (Groundlings , UCB, Second City.) Dani's directorial debut for "Chuchi and Adaliz" (co created, written, acted, and directed by Dani) premiered at SXSW 2023, and won an award for best web series at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival and has since been programmed at other Festivals (LALIFF 2023, and Stareable Fest NY 2023).
