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Memories of a Penitent Heart

2016 · 74 min Documentary
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2016
Country Puerto Rico, United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Cecilia Aldarondo
Runtime 74 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (8 votes)

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Memories of a Penitent Heart is an acquired taste at 5.1/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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