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Caro Comes Out

Directed by Brit Fryer, Caro Hernandez
United States
2020
12 mins

Knight Made in MIA Short Film Award

Cuban American writer Caro Hernandez is on a mission: to come out as gay to her entire Cuban family, the majority of whom reside in her native Miami.

Brit Fryer and Caro Hernandez are Brooklyn-based filmmakers with roots in Chicago and Miami. Their work centers around the humor and playfulness in queer and trans narratives.

Supported by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and sponsored by Oolite Arts.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Brit Fryer, Caro Hernandez
  • Writer
    Brit Fryer, Caro Hernadez
  • Cinematographer
    Easton Carter Angle
  • Editor
    Brit Fryer, Sean Weiner
  • Genre
    Social Issues, LGBTQ+
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Cuban Cinema Series, Local Miami Film, Social issues

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