Generation Why?

An aspiring actress moves to New York City with dreams of stage and screen, but she can't escape the influence of a very Cuban, conservative family. She balances auditions and odd jobs while dealing with blunt parental advice, awkward family meals, and frequent misunderstandings that undercut her confidence. The film tracks her attempts to keep her parents' expectations in check as she pursues a creative life, leaning on humor to ease tension rather than on showbiz spectacle. Along the way she meets potential romantic interests and eccentric friends who complicate but enrich her choices. Her resilience and humor keep the story grounded.

Generation Why? was released in 2021 and directed by Jacqueline Pereda, who works with a small ensemble cast including Andrea Burns, Jared Johnston, Sandor Juan, Amel Khalil, and Joseph Lymous, presenting a personal, family-centered comedy.

While it hasn't reached mainstream attention, the movie contributes to on-screen portrayals of Cuban-American households by emphasizing everyday rituals, food, language, and familial expectations. Those specifics give the comedy cultural texture, allowing audiences who share similar backgrounds to recognize small, authentic moments without turning identity into caricature or stereotype.

Public and critical response was limited, reflected in a 4.0/10 vote average from a single recorded vote. Viewers who respond positively mention the film's domestic humor, honest but light treatment of parental expectations, and an emphasis on the choices young artists make when family tradition and personal goals ultimately conflict.

No reliable box office figures are widely reported, suggesting a limited theatrical run or targeted local screenings. That distribution pattern kept mainstream visibility modest, with most viewers discovering it through niche outlets and word of mouth.