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Lady of Guadalupe Film Gets US Theatrical Release to Coincide with Symbolic Holiday
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Lady of Guadalupe. From Director Pedro Brenner and Executive Producer Robert Hymers and Pinnacle Entertainment, the feature-length film depicts the revered religious and cultural icon and is the first modern production of her story. It will open in American Cinemas in Houston and Ft. Worth, TX and in Galaxy Theatres in North Las Vegas, NV and The Colony, TX beginning today, Friday, December 11. The opportune timing coincides with the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, traditionally celebrated on December 12.