First Look 2020 - Social Change

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Social Change Films:

Sweet Potatoes (29:53)


Trailer

1951, Mexico City. After synthesizing the main component of the contraceptive pill, young scientist Luis Miramontes deals with the religious and personal consequences of his groundbreaking invention.
Director
Rommel Villa
Producer
Andrea Porras Madero, Damon Laguna
Cinematographer
Luke Sargent
Production Designer
Kristina Wong
Editor
Rommel Villa, Sebastian Silva
Sound
Eric Han, Chris Garcia, Ryan Vaughan
Cast: Jorge Adrian Espindola as Luis Miramontes, Daniel Pinte as Padre Alfonso, Azucena Acevedo as Lilia Vidal, Emilio Cuaik as Carl Djerassi, Frank Forte as Jorge Rosenkranz, Diego Israel Soto Ortiz as Lucho, Scarlett Yamilet Guzman as Lily, Maximiliano Ibarra as Pedro, Sofia Estela Duenes as Patricia, and Luz Carrasco Hurtado as Dona Demetria.

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