La Madrina: The Savage Life of Lorine Padilla

Overview

Lorine Padilla, a revered matriarch of the South Bronx and former "First Lady" of the Savage Skulls gang, faces the challenges of a gentrified neighborhood she once helped revitalize in the 1980s. This documentary delves into her dual existence, navigating the tensions between her past as an outlaw and her present role as an activist and spiritual guide. As her community transforms around her, Padilla fights to maintain her influence and visibility, embodying the struggles and resilience of a woman caught between contrasting worlds.