Sansón and Me

Borders have defined Sansón’s life. There’s the physical and psychological border between Mexico and the US. And now, looking at a life behind bars, there’s the one that separates him from his loved ones. Since it is forbidden to film inside the jail, Reyes recreates Sansón’s life – with the help of his family – through letters and by casting an untrained actor to play his friend. The resulting film is a reflection on migration, the notion of family, what it means to see one’s life on film, and the harshness and injustice of the US prison system.

Country:

Mexico,

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

83 minutes

Year:

2023

Director:

Rodrigo Reyes

Cast:

Sansón (adult)

Sansón (child)

Crew:

Producer

Director

Producer

Executive Producer

Executive Producer