'Yellow Rose', the name of this film who's origin of how the name was given to the main character, Rose Garcia, not with the best intention at all. Rosé is an illegal living in Texas with her mom, always in fear of an ICE raid which creates constant tension. Her talent as a singer, however, gives her a chance of reaching the American Dream, and with the support of local country & western crooner Dale Watson, she gets just as close to attaining her dream as ICE gets closer to her and her mother. Writer/Director/Producer Diane Paragas does a deft job handling the cast, especially lead Eva Noblezada as Rose, is terrific. The entire cast is so committed to their performances, and the music is wonderful, especially Eva's vocal work (who was nominated in the same role in Miss Saigon as co-star Lea Salonga was!) A strong, hopeful though at times bittersweet story full of classic country & western songs and gritty, heartfelt performances by all!

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