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Behind Walls (1999)
A 16mm black & white film about Josie, a homegirl from the hood, who feels alienated ever since her brother Alex and "papi chulo" cousin Papo became lovers. As children, they made a promise to stay together. The promise read: "Cousins Forever". As adults, they share an apartment. The boys are unaware that Josie has drilled a hole on the wall. She feels that peeping is pathetic but it's the only way to feel included.
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A 16mm black & white film about Josie, a homegirl from the hood, who feels alienated ever since her brother Alex and "papi chulo" cousin Papo became lovers. As children, they made a promise to stay together. The promise read: "Cousins Forever". As adults, they share an apartment. The boys are unaware that Josie has drilled a hole on the wall. She feels that peeping is pathetic but it's the only way to feel included.
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