Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an upcoming movie based of the coming-of-age young adult novel by American author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Set in El Paso, Texas in 1987, the novel follows two Mexican teenagers, Aristotle "Ari" Mendoza and Dante Quintana, their friendship, and their struggles with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality, and family relationships.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Based on the book by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, set in 1987 El Paso, it's the tale of two teenage Mexican-American loners as they explore their friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.