La Esperanza — Javier Cruz-Ginez

Genre: Documentary Short
Country: United States, Mexico
Language: English, Spanish
Format: Digital, Color

Told through candid conversations, observational footage, and archival footage, a Mexican immigrant family reflects on the border that has kept them apart for 25 years, revealing the enduring impact of separation and the hope for a reunion.

Screenings:Chagrin Documentary Film Festival [Buy Tickets]

Wednesday, October 7 | 3:30 PM | Methodist Church
Thursday, October 8 | 12:30 PM | The Hive

The Chicago International Film Festival [Buy Tickets]

Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM | AMC NEWCITY 14, Screen 04

Official Selections:
Athens International Film & Video Film Festival
Chicago CineYouth Festival
Tribeca Festival
Shorts Mexico
Cinema Columbus
Bridgetport Film Festival
New York Latino Film Festival
CineFest Latino Boston Film
Yellowsprings Film Festival
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

Director: Javier Cruz-Ginez
Producer: Tobias Zuniga-Shaw, Logan St Hilaire

Editor: Javier Cruz-Ginez
Cinematographer: Javier Cruz-Ginez

Additional Camera: Tobias Zuniga-Shaw
Assistant Editor: Logan St Hilaire
Color: Javier Cruz-Ginez

Sound Editor: Adam Rich
Re-recording Mix: Jay Alton

Special Thanks: Janet Parrott, Rasel Ahmed,
Roger Beebe

With Support From: The Arts Undergraduate Research Scholarship, The Newirth Innovation for the Moving Image Fund
Produced through the Department of Theatre, Film & Media Art, The Ohio State University