Documentary
Indie documentaries explore the stories from the world we live in that we might not otherwise get the chance to experience. From captivating human dramas detailing triumphs and struggles, to unbelievable wonders of nature, these powerful documentaries are sure to fascinate.
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“Caretaker” by Veronica Wood
When Antonio loses his sight as a side effect of his heart medicine, his sister Rosie puts her entire life on hold and moves down to Texas to care for her brother. Memories from the past surface, from their childhood as a Mexican migrant family, to the abuse and abandonment of their father, and their continued steadfast love from their mother until her passing. Family members continue to choose the quiet and often bittersweet work of caretaking, passed down through time.
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