I’m recommending the acclaimed 2017 drama Nobody’s Watching for your TV viewing this weekend. Nobody’s Watching is a fresh and unexpected take on the immigrant tale. The journey is not to get a Green card but to confront the true reasons for leaving home and redefining one’s identity on one’s own terms. The official synopsis reads:
Nico (Guillermo Pfening), 30 years old, leaves a promising acting career in Argentina after a romantic break-up with his married producer. He lands in New York City, lured into believing that his talent will help him land success “on his own” and prove his self-worth.
But that’s not what he discovers. Too blonde to play Latino and his accent too strong to play anything else, Nico falls through the cracks, and must juggle odd jobs to survive.
Unwilling to return home and be seen as a failure, Nico manages to stay afloat thanks to his ability to pretend to be something he isn’t. He gets lost in his own lies. Theo, the baby he cares for, becomes his only genuine bond of affection.
His fragile world is shaken when he receives a visit from his former producer\mentor and male lover.
https://youtu.be/DyXTy0y0bNw?si=fAZOcq3XKtfr6Tii Guillermo Pfening’s performance earned him the prestigious ‘Best Actor in an International Narrative Feature’ award at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film itself was recognized with a nomination for ‘Best International Narrative Feature,’ a testament to its compelling storytelling and powerful performances. It also won Best Film, Critics Award, and Best Actor at the Cine Ceará —Ibero-American Film Festival. Watch for free on Revry, and Tubi. Also available on Amazon Video. 
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