It Runs in the Family
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It Runs in the Family takes you on a deeply personal journey through Victoria’s exploration of her cousin Oscar Torres, a queer filmmaker whose voice has been silenced by time. The documentary unfolds in a way that feels like a blend of memory and reality, with Victoria’s reconstructions evoking the oppressive atmosphere of 1950's Caribbean authoritarianism. The pacing is thoughtful, letting you soak in the emotional weight of the unproduced screenplays—a vivid reminder of what once was. You can really feel the tension between personal history and cultural identity, all while the performances draw you into a family narrative that’s both intimate and expansive. What stands out is how it illuminates a lost legacy, using practical effects that mimic the era without feeling overdone.
Explores themes of identity and memoryFeatures reconstructions of unproduced screenplaysOffers a unique perspective on queer history
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