A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
March 1, 2018
Original Title:
América
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Lifelike Docs
Production Countries:
Mexico | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 75
This sparkling, irreverent, and deeply emotional piece of creative nonfiction announces the arrival of a standout filmmaking partnership. When their father is hauled away, a colorful trio of brothers — a sibling team to rival Moe, Larry, and Curly — step up to take care of América, their grandmother, in Colima, Mexico. Rodrigo, Diego, and Bruno are stilt-walkers and acrobats and Elvis impersonators and unicycle riders — when not running the family's agriculture warehouse. With a loose, offhanded charm, Stoll and Whiteside capture the family’s natural performative streak in a way that makes even the most explosive, dramatic moments feel organic. The endearing, genuine scenes between Diego and his grandmother celebrate the possibility of multigenerational connection.
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Associate Producer:
Ryan Davis
Jason Somerville
Colorist:
Chase Whiteside
Director:
Erick Stoll
Chase Whiteside
Director of Photography:
Erick Stoll
Editor:
Chase Whiteside
Erick Stoll
Foley Artist:
Samantha González Fong
Producer:
Erick Stoll
Chase Whiteside
Recording Supervision:
Noé Aguayo López
Sound Designer:
Christian Giraud
Sound Editor:
Antonia Bustamente
González Martínez David
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