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Movie: El olvido que seremos = Memories of my father

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Movie

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Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
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It dramatizes the true life story of Héctor Abad Gómez, a renowned Colombian doctor and human rights activist in corrupt and chaotic 1970s Medellín, Colombia. A devoted father, Abad Gómez adored his children and fought against oppression and social inequality at great sacrifice to himself and his family. Colombia's official submission for the 93rd Academy Awards, the film is a stylish and beautifully shot portrait of a man who dedicated his life to helping others.

Rating: Not Rated.

Please note, the run time for this movie is 136 minutes. This movie will be shown in Spanish with closed captioning.