"Because at its core, Broken Land isn't just a story about borders. It's a story about humanity."Actress Jaklyn Bejarano joins AW Confidential to discuss her powerful role as Irene in Broken Land, a modern western that explores survival, grief, sacrifice, and the humanity that can exist between strangers on opposite sides of the border.
In this thoughtful conversation, AW and Jaklyn dive into the emotional weight of portraying a pregnant migrant fleeing violence in El Salvador, the unexpected connection between Irene and Carson (David Morse), and why stories like this matter now more than ever.
Together, they explore compassion, identity, resilience, and the importance of seeing people beyond labels, assumptions, and headlines.
Because at its core, Broken Land isn't just a story about borders. It's a story about humanity.
Topics discussed: • The emotional journey of Irene in Broken Land • Survival, loss, and hope • Immigration and human connection • Latina representation in film • Finding humanity beyond labels • The power of storytelling
Broken Land is available on digital VOD platforms worldwide, courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment.
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