How Libertad Was Born
February 28, 2008 by Laura · Leave a Comment
Project Libertad is the brainchild of Tucson born filmmaker Pablo Toledo. The project has evolved organically over nine years, originating from Pablo’s critical film studies at USC’s Film School and his post-graduation work with Youth Opportunity and the cable based Access Tucson teaching film-making classes to South Tucson’s at-risk teens, most who came from impoverished neighborhoods and were struggling to stay off the street and finish high school. Read more
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A Producer’s Inspiration
February 25, 2008 by Laura · Leave a Comment
The other day Pablo asked me what it was about the story that spoke to me, or rather, burrowed within me and drove me to throw my weight and determination behind Project Libertad to fight for its realization.
After some reflection I came up with a few ideas, one about the heartbreaking character of Isango, the orphan boy in the story whose ache for kindness has not been altogether blighted by drugs or spending his days stepping among trash to find salvageable items to sell. Isango needs more than just the awareness of a select few. He, and all the other children he represents, deserves the help of many.
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