Yo soy boricua, pa' que tu lo sepas
Explores Rosie Perez’s burning question: Why are Puerto Ricans so damn proud?
Synopsis:
Rosie Perez’s directorial debut uncovers the complex and controversial history between Puerto Rico and the United States. The film also celebrates Puerto Rican pride, while describing the difficulties of growing up as a Puerto Rican in New York.
Growing up, Rosie was at times told she wasn’t Puerto Rican enough; she was made fun of for having light skin and for not speaking Spanish. Raised in Brooklyn, Rosie grew up with one foot in the Spanish speaking, culturally proud home of an aunt, and the other with her mom, who only spoke English and wanted her family to assimilate.
Until now, Rosie has never before publicly talked about her personal struggle, being Puerto Rican and also American.
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Filmmakers: Rosie Perez-Dir., Liz Garbus/Rory Kennedy-Prod.
Rosie Perez:
An Academy Award nominated actress and Emmy nominated choreographer, Rosie Perez continues to shine in her varied roles in front of the camera and behind. Perez makes her directorial debut with YO SOY BORICUA, PA' QUE TU LO SEPAS!
Liz Garbus:
Academy Award Nominated, Sundance Grand Jury Prize-Winning and Emmy- Award Winning Producer/Director Liz Garbus, co-founder of Moxie Firecracker Films in New York City, has produced award-winning documentaries for over both television broadcast and theatrical distribution.
Rory Kennedy:
Award-winning producer, director, and writer, Rory Kennedy is co-founder of Moxie Firecracker Films. Kennedy has produced and/or directed award-winning documentaries covering a variety of topics including the global AIDS crisis, human rights, domestic abuse, poverty, and drug addiction.
Format: Digibeta
Running Time: 85 minutes
Fuente: IFC