Which 2006 film about a quinceañera won both top prizes at Sundance?

The 2006 film Quinceañera won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Written and directed by Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer, the film follows Magdalena, a pregnant teenager in Los Angeles whose family’s plans for her quinceañera are disrupted. Its story uses the celebration as a setting for questions about family, sexuality, faith, and community.

The film premiered at Sundance in 2006 and received recognition for its ensemble portrayal of a Mexican American family. Emily Rios plays Magdalena, the central character. The movie’s title refers to the celebration that structures the family’s expectations and conflicts.

The Sundance awards are distinct honors: the Grand Jury Prize is selected by a festival jury, while the Audience Award reflects viewers’ votes. Winning both made the film a notable festival success.