OSO BLANCO
The unorthodox narrative, raw imagery, along with a heart wrenching human relationship between the oldest prisoner and the prison's warden, got this documentary into some of the most prestigious films festivals in the world. The documentary portrays the history of Puerto Rico's largest and oldest prison, mainly as seen by one of the inmates who lived in it for 47 years. Known as El Jibaro, this man recounts the nightmares he went through as he lived and saw the horrors firsthand. From the civil war that ensued in the 1970's, which resulted in hundreds of murders inside the prison, and the birth of 2 of Puerto Rico's most notorious prison gangs, Los Ñetas and the 27's. Produced by Donald Ranvaud, who also produced features such as City of God, Farewell My Concubine and The Constant Gardener. Directed by Christian Suau and Ramiro Millan, Oso Blanco was the first documentary from Puerto Rico that was shown in Fine Arts Cinemas and was purchased by the Netflix catalog.
HULU’S YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: INITIATIVE 29 - LOIZA
Hulu’s Your Attention Please- Loiza episode is an earnest portrait of Loiza, the ancestral heart and soul of the Afro-Puerto Rican community, where we visit icons of Loiza such as the Ayala Clan, the Lind Brothers and tour around the area with Loiza native and world renowned artist Celso González. Hosted by archeologist Justin Dunnavant, the premise of Your Attention Please is to take us on a journey into the lives, ideas, and dreams of a diverse group of Black innovators and creators who are leaving their mark on the world.
LIFT eFOIL DOCUMENTARY
Founded ten years ago in Puerto Rico by father and son team, Nicholas and Michael Leason, Lift is a premium hydrofoil brand dedicated to innovation in both performance and technology. This documentary tells the story of the brand and their flagship eFoil product, in the voice of the team and their collaborators. Lift was the first to patent eFoil technology. Inspired by advances in lithium battery technology and wireless communication, the eFoil is a mix of surfing, flying, and deep powder snowboarding. A powerful, silent, electric motor, a state-of-the art battery, and high-performance boards, foils, and wings, combine to allow riders of all athletic capacities the opportunity to fly above any body of water, without needing to be propelled by wind or waves.
VOLTIO - EN VIVO DESDE OSO BLANCO
Voltio Live at Presidio was the last concert held at the Oso Blanco prison, a state penitentiary in Puerto Rico, operating from 1933 to 2003. Suau’s portrayal of Voltio’s performance carries the style from Johny Cash’s classic concert At Folsom Prison. The story also follows the criminal life of Julio Voltio, a thug life that led him to prison. Produced by BMG Entertainment/Sony.