América (2018)
76 min
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.
- Release date
- March 1, 2018
- Country of origin
- Mexico, United States
Cast
- América as Self
Crew
- Erick Stoll · Director
- Chase Whiteside · Director
- Erick Stoll · Producer
- Chase Whiteside · Producer
- Erick Stoll · Cinematographer
- Erick Stoll · Editor
- Chase Whiteside · Editor