Memories of a Penitent Heart (2016)

Twenty five years after Miguel died from AIDS, his niece, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo, embarks on an excavation into a quagmire of unresolved family drama. Like many gay men in the 1980s, Miguel moved from Puerto Rico to New York City; he found a career in theater and a rewarding relationship. Yet, on his deathbed he grappled to reconcile his homosexuality with his Catholic upbringing. Now, decades after his death, Cecilia locates Miguel’s lover Robert, who has been shunned and demonized by the family, in order to understand the whole story.

Director: Cecilia Aldarondo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
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Music: Angélica Negrón
Cinematography: Brennan Vance
Editing: Hannah Buck
Production: Blackscrackle Films
Country: Puerto Rico, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memories of a Penitent Heart about?
Twenty five years after Miguel died from AIDS, his niece, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo, embarks on an excavation into a quagmire of unresolved family drama. Like many gay men in the 1980s, Miguel moved from Puerto Rico to New York City; he found a career in theater and a rewarding relationship. Yet, on his deathbed he grappled to reconcile his homosexuality with his Catholic upbringing. Now, decades after his death, Cecilia locates Miguel’s lover Robert, who has been shunned and demonized by the family, in order to understand the whole story.
Who directed Memories of a Penitent Heart?
Memories of a Penitent Heart was directed by Cecilia Aldarondo.
How long is Memories of a Penitent Heart?
Memories of a Penitent Heart has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Memories of a Penitent Heart?
Memories of a Penitent Heart is a Documentary film.
Where was Memories of a Penitent Heart produced?
Memories of a Penitent Heart was produced in Puerto Rico, United States of America.