El Respiro
Created by Ty Atiyeh
Synopsis
Two homeland security (HSI) agents surprise El Respiro restaurant, hoping to find illegal workers to arrest and deport-per new government orders. The two agents, polar opposites, each have their own agenda. The light-skinned agent, Angelika, of Polish descent, is there to warn the family of incoming trouble. The dark-skinned agent, Francisco, a naturalized Mexican-American, is there in hopes to prove himself to his employer. Once the restaurant recognizes their cousin, Francisco, they devise a plan to stop his, before it's too late.
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As an on-going effort to educate current and future filmmakers, Ty has created a free Documentary masterclass that sheds light on what he has learned producing his own stories and also his experiences working with Directors such as Leslie Chilcott, Erik Gandini, and Tim Sutton. A total of 12 episodes, please enjoy these complimentary videos and check back for other educational opportunities involved with the "El Respiro" Film.