Poster

Synopsis
During his day job as a Spanish criminal interpreter in a small town in California, filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes (499) met a young man named Sansón, an undocumented Mexican immigrant who was sentenced to life in prison without parole. With no permission to interview him, Sansón and Reyes worked together over a decade, using hundreds of letters as inspiration for recreations of Sansón’s childhood—featuring members of Sansón's own family. The result is a vibrant portrait of a friendship navigating immigration and the depths of the criminal justice system and pushing the boundaries of cinematic imagination to rescue a young migrant's story from oblivion.
Reviews
"An ever-engaging, innovative and moving treatment of race, class, and the criminal-justice system."
- Hammer to Nail
"A startling and somber documentary."
-The Guardian
Press Materials
Press Release
Press Kit & High Res Photos
Where to watch
Playdates
Mar 3: BAM - Brooklyn, NY
March 10: Lark Theater - Larkspur, CA
March 17-23: Roxie Theater - San Francisco, CA
March 20-21: Laemmle Theatres - Los Angeles, CA
March 22: Indie Memphis - Memphis, TN
March 24: American Cinematheque - Los Angeles, CA
April 27-30: Dairy Arts Center - Boulder, CO
Festivals & Awards
WINNER – Best Film, Sheffield DocFest 2022 Official Selection - Tribeca Festival 2022
Official Selection – SFFilm Doc Stories 2022