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The Double Life of Ernesto Gomez Gomez

1999 · 55 min

A quiet, heartfelt documentary that follows a young man piecing together his family's painful political past, leaving you moved and thoughtful.

Overview
A son of Puerto Rican revolutionaries learns of his parents' past. A chronicle of his turbulent journey of self-discovery, offering a striking account of the costs of fiercely held convictions and the binding force of a son's love.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • family
  • politics
  • betrayal
  • love
Places
  • single country house
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour1
Realism10
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Gary Weimberg, Catherine Ryan
Runtime
55 min

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