América (2018)

América (2018) poster

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.

Director: Chase Whiteside, Erick Stoll
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cinematography: Erick Stoll
Editing: Erick Stoll, Chase Whiteside
Production: Lifelike Docs
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: Español
Original Language: en

Keywords

mexico

More Films by Director: Chase Whiteside, Erick Stoll
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is América about?
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.
Who directed América?
América was directed by Chase Whiteside, Erick Stoll.
How long is América?
América has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is América?
América is a Documentary film.
Where was América produced?
América was produced in Mexico, United States of America.