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Grit

A sober, human documentary that follows one man's hard turn away from violence toward service, told with quiet respect.

Directed by
Yadi Valerio Rivera
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Emilio Rivera
Tagline
Fire Chief Luis Nevárez Story
Overview
Documentary About Fire Chief Who Left Gang Life To Save Lives

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Directed by
Yadi Valerio Rivera
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Emilio Rivera
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • redemption
    • violence
    • crime
    • identity
    • healing
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Yadi Valerio Rivera
    Starring
    Emilio Rivera

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