Welcome to POV .
I'm Pete Schwaba, host of
Wisconsin Public Television's Director's Cut .
Tonight on POV we bring you a film that's been called
a sublime magical masterpiece in the film "America."
There's that time in a young person's life when they're
trapped between the freedom of adolescence
and responsibilities of adulthood.
Such is the case for Diego and his two brothers
who come together to care of their grandmother, America,
a charismatic spitfire suffering from dementia.
The brothers face the challenge of looking after America
as well trying to free their father
who has been incarcerated for elder neglect
due to a fall his mother had that happened on his watch.
As the brothers clash over money and duties,
they realize the greatest challenge will be
to decide what becomes of America
and how long will they put their lives on hold to care for her.
The film is directed by co-directors
Erick Stoll and Chase Whiteside
who both make their feature length documentary debut
with "America."
Personally, I get excited when I get to read the words
f eature length documentary debut .
Typically, directors in this situation
have made several short films and spent years
doing whatever they can to learn their artistry,
paying their dues and hearing the word "no"
way too often.
Tonight, these two directors see their resiliency pay off
and their story come to life.
"America" starts now on Wisconsin Public Television,
your home for independent film.