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008 | Revealing Light in a Dark Story with director Alejendro Monteverde

June 27, 2023 • Angel Studios • Season 1 • Episode 8

The story is stories of substance frequently ask us to explore worlds that challenge us and are uncomfortable. But is there a way to tell a true tale about the disturbing world of child-trafficking that can also inspire hope? Today, we discuss revealing light in a story of darkness.

Alejandro Monteverde is a screenwriter, producer and director from Tampico, Mexico, whose films include the award-winning Bella, the world war 2 film Little Boy, and in July this year, his most recent film Sound of Freedom will be released by Angel Studios.

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