THE CRY...La Llorona

Is La Llorona Evil?

I've come across many people who believe in La Llorona, and one of the interesting differences in opinion that exists about her is that while some people believe she is evil to the core, other people believe she was merely a victim of her circumstances--forced (psychologically) in some way to kill her child. 

I've had a challenging time trying to understand La Llorona.  While I don't think that she is evil to the core, I do think that some of her actions have been and continue to be what many people would call "evil."  Despite the motivations for these actions, she is (as we all are) still responible for what she does and how she moves through the world. 

I believe that La Llorona is a victim in many ways.  I think she drowned her child because she chose to accept what her environment imposed on her--which was to be a victim.  And she continues to be a victim, as we see through her endless suffering.  Society decided she--as a woman and a mother-- should be a victim and she agreed. 

In the end, it seems most of us make the choice to be victims in a variety ways, and we aren't aware enough to realize it. 

I think La Llorona has a lot to teach us about the pain of chosing to be a victim. 

La Llorona Visits Wyoming

I received this email from a person in Wyoming who says he's been visited by La Llorona:

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I am amazed that you have created a movie about a tale that I have been told since I was a child. I have found it to be true that the story of La Llarona does have a way of traveling around. From what I personaly know, and from the stories I have been told I'm a little nervous about even typing her name on this email. I must ask you for my own comfort, after studying her as much as you have, has she visited you yet? I believe I have had more then my share of visits from her.

The story was told to me by my father, who was told by his parents. The story is very popular among the Hispanic families, and I believe it may have been originated in Mexico or one of the south western states. I have noticed that those who talk about her from experiance have a certain warped look in their eye, and an uncomfortable body language. It's as if they fear by talking about her she may pay them a visit.

La Llorona Hits Rural Nevada

I've mentioned before that I receive a lot of emails from teachers from all over the U.S. who use my website as a teaching tool for their students.  I just received this email from a teacher in Nevada that was very inspiring:

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I am a teacher in rural Nevada.  I have been having a difficult time motivating a group of my 6th grade students to read.  Today we went to the website about your movie and read about it and they were so excited! Is there some place I can look for release information as to where and when I
might see it?   Thank you for your time.

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For the many people who have been emailing me asking about the release of The Cry, stand by!  I am in the process of working on the distribution now.  The best way to keep updated on this is by checking back at my websites for updates:  www.LaLlorona.com & www.TheCryTheMovie.com

Diane Sees La Llorona

My friend Diane from my small town just sent me an email.  She heard about The Cry and wanted to share her encounter with La Llorona with me:

So many people don’t believe in La Llorona, but I sure do, I remember all the times as a little girl, hearing her cry in our alley, and then my grandma going outside to look for her.  Boy was I ever scared!  I remember once being at the ditch with David and Annette, we were just out walking around, goofing off, and I saw La Llorona’s arm reach for David, and the flowing sheer white sleeve of her dress, and I fled.  David passed me, and we just yelled at Annette to run!!  My grandma said that’s what we got for being out late at night. 

Let me know when your film will be playing around here.  I would love to go see it.  I hope you’re doing well and your project is a big success.