Short documentary (screener available on request). 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
Screenings:
October 13th, Los Angeles @ AMC Century City, NALIP x NBC Telemundo Latino Media Fest Showcase (National Association of Latino Independent Producers)
October 9th, Tampa @ Center for Health Equity, Tampa Bay Latin International Film Festival
October 29th, Los Angeles @ Loyola Marymount University, Justice on Trial Film Festival in association with New Way of Life Re-entry
November 26th, Philadelphia / virtual @ Short Film Slam presented by the Madlab Post
December 3rd, Houston @ Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, La Vida Es Cortos presented by TEARTX and City of Houston
January 24th - 29th, Miami @ Silverspot Cinema, Ibero-American Film Festival Miami
March 16th, Los Angeles @ USC, California Youth Justice Leaders Program with AmeriCorps and Impact Justice
April 1st - 10th, Ashland / virtual @ Ashland Independent Film Festival
April 15th, Denver @ Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center, XicanIndie FilmFest
June 16th, Philadelphia @ Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival
Director: Michael Steves Executive Producer: Lucas San Juan Director of Photography: Alissa Rooney Producer: Rudy Reyes
