El Abuelo
Synopsis
Shot on location in San Antonio, Texas, El Abuelo is an intimate portrait of local educator and poet, Joe Jimenez. Through the meditative process of ironing his clothes (a duty often identified as "women's work"), we experience Joe in that familiar goal of finding the perfect crease. Of all domestic chores, ironing is the only one a "homeboy" is more than happy to master, as masterful ironing is the key to reaching an appearance of perfection; perfect creases work hand in hand with the power of attraction. In voiceover, Joe reads the lines from his poem "El Abuelo," as we learn the potency these perfect creases possess in capturing the attention of his "first vato" -- his first love of another man.
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El Abuelo (The Grandfather)
Type: Featurette • Published 2009-11-08
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- Director
- Dino Dinco
- Original Title
- El Abuelo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dino Dinco
Christopher Blauvelt
Department Leadership Roster
Dino Dinco
Director
Christopher Blauvelt
Director of Photography
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What is El Abuelo about?
Shot on location in San Antonio, Texas, El Abuelo is an intimate portrait of local educator and poet, Joe Jimenez. Through the meditative process of ironing his clothes (a duty often identified as "women's work"), we experience Joe in that familiar goal of finding the perfect crease. Of all domestic chores, ironing is the only one a "homeboy" is more than happy to master, as masterful ironing is the key to reaching an appearance of perfection; perfect creases work hand in hand with the power of attraction. In voiceover, Joe reads the lines from his poem "El Abuelo," as we learn the potency these perfect creases possess in capturing the attention of his "first vato" -- his first love of another man.
Who directed El Abuelo?
El Abuelo was directed by Dino Dinco.
Who stars in El Abuelo?
The principal cast of El Abuelo includes Joe Jimenez.
When was El Abuelo released and how long is it?
El Abuelo was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 4m.