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Memories of a Penitent Heart

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Twenty-five years after her uncle died of AIDS, a woman tracks down his lover and opens a Pandora's box of family drama.

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Kristen Lopez Cinema Sentries 05/21/2020
A heartwrenching story of familial flaws and the mythologizing of people deceased, there's enough memories and heart to entice you. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Village Voice 04/27/2016
A highly personal portrait of the importance of embracing who you have while you still can. Go to Full Review Laura Davis One Room With A View 03/05/2019
5/5
So raw, it speaks universally for the unresolved family conflicts that are common to all. Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood Screen Comment 12/28/2018
9/10
the only way to understand Memories of a Penitent Heart is to see it yourself. I hope you do. My words can't do it justice. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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greg r @itsgregsworld 08/16/2017 The ending is rushed. The idea is wonderful. But this documentary desperately needed follow through. See more Read all reviews
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Cecilia Aldarondo

Director

Esther Robinson

Executive Producer

Cecilia Aldarondo

Producer

Patricia Benabe

Producer

Brennan Vance

Cinematographer

Hannah Buck

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Movie Info

Synopsis Twenty-five years after her uncle died of AIDS, a woman tracks down his lover and opens a Pandora's box of family drama.
Director
Cecilia Aldarondo
Producer
Cecilia Aldarondo, Patricia Benabe
Production Co
Blackscrackle Films
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 19, 2018
Runtime
1h 17m