Memories of a Penitent Heart
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecilia Aldarondo
- Original Score
- Angélica Negrón
- Original Title
- Memories of a Penitent Heart
- Country of Origin
- Puerto Rico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Blackscrackle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecilia Aldarondo
Angélica Negrón
Brennan Vance
Hannah Buck
Patricia Benabe, Cecilia Aldarondo, Esther Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Hannah Buck
Editor
Patricia Benabe
Producer
Cecilia Aldarondo
Producer
Brennan Vance
Director of Photography
Angélica Negrón
Original Music Composer
Cecilia Aldarondo
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memories of a Penitent Heart
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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.
Who stars in Memories of a Penitent Heart?
The principal cast of Memories of a Penitent Heart includes Not specified.
When was Memories of a Penitent Heart released and how long is it?
Memories of a Penitent Heart was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Memories of a Penitent Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memories of a Penitent Heart was composed by Angélica Negrón.