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201240 minPGdocumentary

The Needle

201240 minPGdocumentary

A home clinic for body modification operates in one of San Juan's most impoverished neighborhoods, serving clients seeking beauty and social acceptance.

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Carmen Oquendo-Villar,

José Correa Vigier

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A home clinic for body modification operates in one of San Juan's most impoverished neighborhoods, serving clients seeking beauty and social acceptance.

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Carmen Oquendo-Villardirector

José Correa Vigierdirector

Synopsis

In a home clinic located in one of San Juan's poorest neighborhoods, a body modification artist works with clients seeking change. The film follows the clinic's owner and two clients as they navigate their desires for beauty and acceptance. Their stories reveal the complex relationship between addiction and the pursuit of personal transformation. The Needle runs for 40 minutes and presents a raw look at life in a community marked by struggle and aspiration.

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