Short documentary. When he was 16, Roberto Luca was sentenced to life in prison for his participation in a gang-related murder. 30 years later, Roberto is released after reforming from his violent past. Searching for redemption, Roberto helps other released lifers (people who have been sentenced to life in prison) change their lives and re-enter society.
Made in collaboration with re-entry non-profit Mass Liberation.
Finalist: HBO Max Latino Short Film Competition
Premiere: NBC Telemundo x NALIP Latino Media Fest Showcase (National Association of Latino Independent Producers)
Director: Michael Steves Executive Producer: Lucas San Juan Director of Photography: Alissa Rooney Producer: Rudy Reyes
Screenings:
Los Angeles @ AMC Century City, NALIP x NBC Telemundo Latino Media Fest Showcase (National Association of Latino Independent Producers)
Miami @ Silverspot Cinema, Ibero-American Film Festival Miami
Los Angeles @ USC, California Youth Justice Leaders Program with AmeriCorps and Impact Justice
Tampa @ Center for Health Equity, Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival
Los Angeles @ Loyola Marymount University, Justice on Trial Film Festival in association with New Way of Life Re-entry
Houston @ Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, La Vida Es Cortos presented by TEARTX and City of Houston
Denver @ Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center, XicanIndie FilmFest
Philadelphia @ Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival
Ashland / virtual @ Ashland Independent Film Festival
Philadelphia / virtual @ Short Film Slam presented by the Madlab Post
