Eight Years and Ninety Miles (United States) by Luca David Higonnet- Faithfull
Documentary Short Films / Permanent Collection
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18m
Ocho Años y Noventa Millas, a documentary film that follows professional soccer player Bruno Rendon, after he chooses to defect from his home country of Cuba to attempt to start a professional career in the United States. This decision means he won't be able to return home to see his loved ones for 8 years.The film shines a light on the community Rendon has created in the US while investigating the cost of his decision to chase his dreams and his trajectory since.
Running time: 00:18:00
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