Krystal Quiles

Sep 20, 2024 | thebanner.org | Krystal Quiles

Young Lucia loves to help her mother as she bakes churros—cinnamon sugar-coated pastries shaped like tubes that are popular in Latin America and Spain. With a suitcase filled with sweet delicacies, Mama, Lucia, and her older brother Santiago head out to sell their wares in Union Square in New York City. As they meet other street vendors, they call out greetings and exchange pleasantries.

Aug 12, 2024 | thebanner.org | Cristina Henríquez |Karina Gonzalez |Krystal Quiles

Reviewed by Lorilee CrakerWith riveting performances and a script that does not sugarcoat foster care and adoption, this stirring film tells the true and inspiring (if harrowing) story of how 22 families in one church in East Texas adopted 77 children. The action centers around a small church with few resources. Donna Martin (played by a compelling Nika King) feels the call to adopt, and soon she convinces her husband, Rev. W.C. Martin (Demetrius Grosse) to get on board.