Made in America
3:00 PM, Alamo Draft House, November 3rd
México, USA | 10′ | English, Spanish
Director • Dirección
Edgar Aquino-Huerta
Screenplay • Guión
Edgar Aquino-Huerta
Producers • Productores
Edgar Aquino-Huerta, Robert Werner
Cast • Elenco
Edgar Aquino Huerta as Santiago
Rosita Salvatierra as Sofia “Chofis”
Jose Reyes as Pepe
Nancy Garcia as Santiago’s mother
Fernando Garcia as Forklift driver
Fernando Garcia as Forklift driver
Cory Elder as Male Officer #1
John Castle as Male Officer #2
Director
Edgar Aquino-Huerta
Edgar Aquino-Huerta was born in the small town of San Nicolas Tolentino in Puebla, Mexico. At the age of two, his mother carried him across the border in search of better opportunities. Growing up as the son of immigrant farm workers, Edgar witnessed the corruption, mistreatment, and humiliation his mother endured, instilling in him a desire to create change.
When Edgar was 13, his mother fell seriously ill and had to return to Mexico for treatment because she couldn't afford medical care in the United States. From that point on, Edgar began working in the fields and packing houses during the summers to support both his mother and himself. Experiencing the harsh conditions firsthand, he gained a deep understanding of his mother's struggles.
In 2012, Edgar was introduced to DACA, giving him the option to work a "normal" job during the summers. However, he chose to continue working in the fields and packing houses, finding beauty in the work and forming a family with those who raised him while his mother was away. After high school, he attended community college and Rowan University, pursuing a degree in film with a specialty in screenwriting. Edgar aims to create narratives that center around Mexican culture. Through his story and involvement with CATA (The Farmworkers' Support Committee), Edgar has become a powerful voice for his community, sharing the unheard voices of farm workers through outreach and advocacy.