Haunted by a childhood of neglect and abuse, a young mother fights to protect her children from the same fate—while locked in a toxic bond with her own unstable, narcissistic mother.
Based on true events, Junkie Feet is a raw, emotionally charged drama about the brutal legacy of addiction, and the women trying to outrun it. Lala Castro grew up under the roof of a narcissistic, volatile mother whose love came with strings and scars. Her childhood was filled with smoke-filled rooms, predators masquerading as party guests, and a mother more concerned with her reflection than her daughter’s safety. Now in her twenties with two kids of her own, Lala is determined to do better. To be better. But she’s running a marathon with broken knees.
Her partner Roman a charming, broken ex-con—comes and goes, teetering on the edge of recovery and relapse. Social services hover, watching Lala’s every move. And still, Ofelia remains: glamorous, manipulative, and unwilling to release her grip on Lala’s psyche. Their relationship is the film’s aching heart, a tango of resentment, longing, and the desperate hope that things might one day be different. As Lala spirals between moments of joy and destruction, she begins to see the truth: to protect her children, she must become someone she’s never had, a mother who stays.
JUNKIE FEET is a survival story dressed in grit and grace. With echoes of "Precious," "Moonlight," and "The Florida Project," it explores the quiet heroism of choosing a different path, of breaking generational cycles not with a bang, but with a whisper: “Not my kids. Not this time.”
Cynthia Garcia Williams is an Afro-Latina filmmaker born in Los Angeles, California. Five years ago, she discovered a deep passion for storytelling through screenwriting, and ever since, her work has centered on empowering and celebrating the human spirit. Drawing from her rich familial heritage, ancestral faith, and generational resilience, Cynthia infuses her characters and worlds with emotional truth and a touch of magic.
In 2021, she made her directorial debut with "Dukkha", an award-winning short based on her journey to sobriety, created through the Women of Color Filmmakers Director’s Lab. Six months later, she wrote and directed "Bilongo" and "The Bible Thumper and The Bruja", a bold comedy that revels in the power and vulnerability of humankind.
Her recent films include "Legend of El Cucuy" (developed with the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship), "La Luz", and "Solar Flare Fiesta". She is a mentee with Unlock Her Potential and was recently selected as a 2025 Latina Mentorship fellow with the Alliance of Women Directors (announcement pending). Cynthia directed her first feature, the comedy "We’re Not Married?", which is set to stream in 2025.
Currently, Cynthia is developing several new projects, including "Slay Belle", a female rage holiday horror; "For Your Altar", a historical drama set in 1950s Cuba; and "Muerte", a horror film rooted in ancient Mexican ritual and lore.
