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Gypsy Davy is a documentary film directed by Rachel Leah Jones that presents a personal narrative about her father, David Serva, a flamenco guitarist who was the first American to achieve success in flamenco in Spain. The film is structured as a letter from Jones to her father, who abandoned her and her mother, Judith Jones, shortly after she was born in Berkeley, California. The film combines personal memories, interviews with family members, and archival footage to create a portrait of Serva and the impact of his life choices on his family.
Throughout the film, Jones examines the complexities of her father's life, including his relationships with his five wives and the children he had with each of them. The documentary captures the voices of his family, including his daughter and half-siblings, to provide a multifaceted view of Serva's legacy as an artist and father. The film was in production for about a decade and was supported by the Israeli New Fund for Cinema and Television.
Why Watch
- •Meet David Serva, a unique flamenco guitarist.
- •Find out about a family shaped by abandonment.
- •See interviews with family members and archival footage.
Did You Know
•David Serva, born David Jones, was born in Berkeley, California.
•Rachel Leah Jones filmed her father for about a decade.
•David Serva had a total of five wives and children with each.
•Gypsy Davy premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
Perfect For
Flamenco music fansDocumentary enthusiastsFamily dynamics studies