Sansón and Me

Overview

Borders have defined Sansón’s life. There’s the physical and psychological border between Mexico and the US. And now, looking at a life behind bars, there’s the one that separates him from his loved ones. Since it is forbidden to film inside the jail, Reyes recreates Sansón’s life – with the help of his family – through letters and by casting an untrained actor to play his friend. The resulting film is a reflection on migration, the notion of family, what it means to see one’s life on film, and the harshness and injustice of the US prison system.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 3, 2023

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

English, Spanish

Countries

Mexico, United States of America

Cast

Antonio González Andrade,Gerardo Reyes

Director

Rodrigo Reyes

Writer

Su Kim,Rodrigo Reyes,Doris Baizley,Sansón Noe Andrade

Producer

Su Kim,Rodrigo Reyes,Lois Vossen,Sandie Viquez Pedlow,Carrie Lozano,Inti Cordera

Cinematography

Alejandro Mejía

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt19800194