Filmes Zapatero

Teenager Carmín lives in a mountainous village in the center of Puerto Rico with her tough and conservative grandmother. Her mother left for the US without her. The arrival of her father, after long years in prison, eases Carmín’s profound sadness. The relationship with him, however, brings its own ambiguousness and complexities and as Carmín moves into womanhood this causes great confusion, mostly for her.

“El apagón: Aquí vive gente” is a 23-minute film that explores the socio-economic challenges in Puerto Rico, focusing on the effects of power outages and gentrification driven by the real estate and energy sectors. Through visuals and personal stories, the documentary highlights the experiences of Puerto Rican communities facing these issues.

A young man prepares for his mother’s funeral ceremony until an unknown family member appears to disrupt things the day of the service.

Celebrates the culture and traditions of Puerto Rico and Latin America.

Documentary on the most important pro-independence organization in the occupied territory known as Puerto Rico.

This production pays tribute to songs that have endured the test of time.

Profiles the work of Don Miguel Olivo, who’s had a signmaking business in Santurce for over 50 years. This short doc is an intimate profile of the 'rotulista' and his craft. While Don Olivo shares anecdotes about how American industries and vinyl lettering have affected both his business and his neighborhood, the short plays out using some brief animation and music by Campo Formio and Eduardo Alegría.