Rosemary Rodriguez Instagram – Repost from @dtlafilmfest
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It’s an honor to be kicking off our festival with Hail Mary, an exceptional retelling of the Mary and Joseph story from Rosemary Rodriguez @rosemarydirects.
On the making of this film Rosemary said,
“When I read Knate Lee’s script, I was moved by the adventure, the humor, the suspense, the violence, and the fun – then it hit me: this story actually gets inside the struggles of a very real immigrant journey. Maria, like thousands of others, would stay in her beloved country if only it was safer, if only she had the opportunities to provide a better life for her baby. Instead, she chooses to risk her life to illegally cross the border into the US.”
Commenting on her inspiration, she explained,
“Many of us, including myself, have deep familial relationships with Latinos, and have experienced firsthand their invisibility in society. Yet for me, they are all I see. The most profound, impactful love I have ever felt for anyone is for my husband Nestor. I’m telling this story for him, his culture, and my own extended family. And for all those who wish to make their lives better – and more fun.”
Join us for the screening on November 1st!
#dtlaff #hailmary | Posted on 23/Oct/2023 02:30:04
