Reparando is a documentary about Guatemala's struggle to repair itself and its people following a 36 year civil year. It follows two extraordinary Guatemalans, Shorty, an ex-gang member, and Tita, who started a school in Guatemala City's most notorious slum. Reparando premiered at the Grand Rapids Film Festival at the end of August, and I had the privilege of seeing it at that time. It was so good and I loved how it was so positive and hopeful, despite also depicting the poverty and effects of the civil war. I also had the privilege of meeting Tita the first weekend I was here, and she is truly amazing and inspiring. She's doing great work. The organization I'm here with, Estrategía de Transformación, was very involved in helping create this documentary and it's definitely worth checking out!
SO....all that to say, Reparando is premiering again in Grand Rapids on Wednesday and Thursday this week, October 13 and 14, in Grandville at Rivertown on Wednesday and at Celebration on East Beltline on Thursday. For details and to buy tickets (can only be bought online) check out the website, http://www.reparandomovie.com/. Please consider checking this out this week!
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