Synopsis
A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Luis is a decades-long fighter for Latino communities, a key player in the New York and national political arena, and a loving father of three – including the award-winning composer, lyricist and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Cast
- Luis MirandaSelf
- Lin-Manuel MirandaSelf
- Hillary ClintonSelf (archive footage)
- Nancy PelosiSelf
- Ed KochSelf
- Chuck SchumerSelf
- Jeffrey SellerSelf
- Ben AffleckSelf (archive footage)
- Marc AnthonySelf (archive footage)
- Bill ClintonSelf (archive footage)
Recommandations
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RogerEbert.com
In trying to say a little bit of everything about both men, James’ documentary unfortunately falls short of balancing its narrative priorities. - 50
The New York Times
The HBO documentary Siempre, Luis wants to be about a political lion of a father, but it ends up more enamored with his charmed son. - 50
The Hollywood Reporter
The film spreads itself too thin to offer a thorough political portrait. - 50
Variety
Siempre, Luis winds up sidelining the bulk of Luis’ life to focus disproportionately on a recent achievement: his part, alongside that of his son, in bringing “Hamilton” to a Puerto Rican audience. The perky but lopsided result isn’t particularly revelatory on either front, and so relentlessly glowing that it’s hard not to feel some of Luis’ political expertise at play.
