Laila B.
Since surviving a physical assault on the steps of her South Boston apartment, Laila Bataglia (30) has been keeping a low profile. She spends her days hiding behind her social media persona and strugg…
Laila B.
Since surviving a physical assault on the steps of her South Boston apartment, Laila Bataglia (30) has been keeping a low profile. She spends her days hiding behind her social media persona and struggles to make ends meet as a freelance writer and part-time bartender at The Clock Tower, where she works with her ever-supportive best friend, Patrice. When a young woman turns up dead in her neighborhood, Laila is forced to face her fears again, revealing that her real fight is far from over. Inspired by true events and melding narrative with cinema verite, LAILA B. is writer, director, actor Amy DePaola's meditation on reclaiming one's power in an uncontrollable modern world. —Amy Depaola
Laila B.
Drama
Film Details
Since surviving a physical assault on the steps of her South Boston apartment, Laila Bataglia (30) has been keeping a low profile. She spends her days hiding behind her social media persona and struggles to make ends meet as a freelance writer and part-time bartender at The Clock Tower, where she works with her ever-supportive best friend, Patrice. When a young woman turns up dead in her neighborhood, Laila is forced to face her fears again, revealing that her real fight is far from over.
Inspired by true events and melding narrative with cinema verite, LAILA B. is writer, director, actor Amy DePaola's meditation on reclaiming one's power in an uncontrollable modern world. —Amy Depaola.