Filmmaker captures immigrant's life in prison through family reenactments.

Sansón and Me Independent Lens

Premiered September 19, 2023
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Sansón and Me

Filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes wants to document Sansón's story, an immigrant serving life in prison. Unable to film Sansón, the documentary creatively shares his narrative through reenactments of his letters, featuring his own family as actors.

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