América
75 mins
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.
Chase Whiteside
Director
Erick Stoll
Director
Ryan Davis
Associate Producer
Jason Somerville
Associate Producer
Erick Stoll
Producer
Chase Whiteside
Producer
Erick Stoll
Editor
Chase Whiteside
Editor
Antonia Bustamente
Sound Editor
González Martínez David
Sound Editor
Christian Giraud
Sound Designer
Samantha González Fong
Foley Artist
Noé Aguayo López
Recording Supervision
Chase Whiteside
Colorist
Erick Stoll
Director of Photography