Miguel Angel Garcia’s latest project is going global… 

Gravitas Ventures has acquired writer-director Eric Nazarian’s Los Angeles-set crime thriller Die Like A Man, starring the Latino actor, for U.S., Canada and international rights.

The coming-of-age journey follows Freddy, a 17-year-old Westsider who is given a gun and asked to prove himself to a veteran gangster he idolizes. Garcia stars as the conflicted teen, Cory Hardrict as ruthless gang father figure Solo, and Mariel Molino as love interest Luna.

Nazarian called Die Like A Man “an honest tale about the doomed codes of machismo culture that has spiraled into worsening gun violence and inner city warfare. Freddy’s journey explores the destructive power of internalized rage and the road towards atonement.”

The film was shot entirely in Los Angeles’ inner city communities and included teaming up with famed advocate Father Gregory Boyle’s Homeboy Industries.

Nazarian’s film was inspired by his upbringing as an immigrant in LA’s working class neighborhoods.

“Die Like A Man is a gritty thriller with so much heart and powerful performances. We are so excited to release the film in North America in April 2025, and to pitch the film to international markets at AFM,” said Danielle Gasher, VP of Acquisitions & International Sales at Gravitas Ventures.

The film was written and directed by Nazarian and produced by Mucho Mas Media, Voyager Pictures, Confluential Films, 222 Pictures and Boycott Entertainment and Showdown Productions.

Garcia’s previous credits include The Long Game.