Robert Jerome Pagan’s An American Posada (2021) [N/A]
Featuring:
Robert Jerome Pagan, Jax Quintana, Norma Villanueva
Written by:
Robert Jerome Pagan
Geovani Sandoval
Directed by:
Robert Jerome Pagan
Release Date:
December 18, 2021
Original Title:
Robert Jerome Pagan’s An American Posada
Genres:
Drama | Family
Production Companies:
Workshop 44
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 50
An experimental project written in 4 days, filmed in 6 days, edited in 1 week. Creator, writer, and director Robert Pagan in his first ever cinematography credit experiments with a Samsung Galaxy S21+ and conference microphone to bring you "An American Posada" “Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world. “ Dolores Huerta. In the midst of civil unrest, failing industry, and war, the small town of Trillberry, California is divided and grieving, yet united in hope. Knowing that a Posada procession is too dangerous in this climate of anti-protest in a sundown town, Mr. Brown keeps his family tradition alive by hosting this year’s Posada at his home instead.
An American Posada "An American Posada" is a short film created by Robert Jerome Pagan inspired by his stage play, "Santa Baby: A Classic Holiday Special"- a recreation of a fictional classic television show titled "Leave it to the Joneses". Synopsis "An American Posada" is an homage to 1950-1960s television with a very special difference. Imagine if in the 50-60s the stories of diversity were told on TV. Traveling into a fictional television show, the story of immigration, war, acceptance, and the magic of Christmas is told through intertwining moments on the day of Mr. Ronald Brown's Christmas Posada. With civil unrest and a march for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), the community has decided that it is too dangerous to have their annual Posada procession. Mr. Brown, knowing the importance of his family's tradition, comes up with the idea to host a Posada at his home. However, Mr. Brown believes, in the spirit of the ERA, it is time to invite ALL his friends in Trillberry to his backyard Posada. The day of the Posada will bring surprises, tears, and new life to a grieving and divided community.
