The Double Life of Ernesto Gomez Gomez


56m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary that chronicles the story of the son of Puerto Rican revolutionaries -- his mother in prison, his father in exile -- who was sent as a baby to Mexico to be raised in safety and anonymity. As a teenager, Ernesto/Guillermo learns of his past and collaborates with filmmakers Catherine Ryan

Film Details

Also Known As
Double Life of Ernesto Gomez Gomez, P.O.V. (07/27/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Jefferson Spady; Laure Sullivan; POV

Technical Specs

Duration
56m

Synopsis

Documentary that chronicles the story of the son of Puerto Rican revolutionaries -- his mother in prison, his father in exile -- who was sent as a baby to Mexico to be raised in safety and anonymity. As a teenager, Ernesto/Guillermo learns of his past and collaborates with filmmakers Catherine Ryan and Gary Weimberg to chronicle his journey of self-rediscovery.

Film Details

Also Known As
Double Life of Ernesto Gomez Gomez, P.O.V. (07/27/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Jefferson Spady; Laure Sullivan; POV

Technical Specs

Duration
56m

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