Being a Family
Ser familia
Synopsis
Ser Familia tell the story of two women who exposed their private lives to public scrutiny in their struggle for recognition of the validity of their family on the island of Puerto Rico. The two women, Mili Vélez and Angie Acosta, confronted a legal and social system that denied Angie’s ability to adopt the daughter she and Mili had raised together from birth. In doing so, these two very private people became the public faces and voices of others seeking respect and recognition of this basic fundamental core of society: La familia.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teresa Previdi
- Original Title
- Ser familia
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teresa Previdi
Department Leadership Roster
Teresa Previdi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Being a Family.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Being a Family.
list13
More Like Being a Family
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Being a Family
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Being a Family about?
Ser Familia tell the story of two women who exposed their private lives to public scrutiny in their struggle for recognition of the validity of their family on the island of Puerto Rico. The two women, Mili Vélez and Angie Acosta, confronted a legal and social system that denied Angie’s ability to adopt the daughter she and Mili had raised together from birth. In doing so, these two very private people became the public faces and voices of others seeking respect and recognition of this basic fundamental core of society: La familia.
Who directed Being a Family?
Being a Family was directed by Teresa Previdi.
Who stars in Being a Family?
The principal cast of Being a Family includes Not specified.
When was Being a Family released and how long is it?
Being a Family was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 42m.