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América

£5-10

A beautiful and moving documentary exploring family love, devotion and end-of-life care. Diego, a young circus artist, and his two brothers Bruno and Rodrigo reunite in their sleepy, Mexican hometown to care for their 93 year old grandmother América, after their father is jailed for elder neglect when she falls from her bed. Though frail and in need of much intimate care, América is a deeply charismatic figure, who is adored by her grandsons. Still, they can’t help but wonder, did she fall from her bed to bring her family back together?

Screenings will be followed by a Q&A.

América is one our top Doc/Fest 2018 picks – see more.

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