25 years after his kidnapping, a gay man seeks justice for himself and his trans sister, who was murdered by the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement.
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25 years after his kidnapping, a gay man seeks justice for himself and his trans sister, who was murdered by the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement.
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Synopsis
Roger Pinchi Vásquez, a teacher from Tarapoto, Peru, was kidnapped by the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement in 1990. He was mistaken for his sister, Fransuá, a trans hairdresser who was later murdered by the group. Following these traumatic events, Roger was expelled from his job and fled to Lima. In the documentary, he seeks justice and reparations from the Peruvian State while confronting the violence and discrimination faced by the LGBT+ community during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Why Watch
- Meet Roger Pinchi, a survivor of MRTA violence.
- Find out about the 1980s social cleansing in Tarapoto.
- See the impact of violence on the LGBT+ community.
Did You Know
- Roger Pinchi was kidnapped in 1990 after being mistaken for his sister.
- Fransuá, Roger's trans sister, was murdered by the MRTA.
- The script's research took 2 years, starting in 2014.
- The film had its world premiere on August 9, 2024.
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Who directed The Social Sin?
The Social Sin was directed by Juan Carlos Goicochea in his directorial debut.
What year did The Social Sin premiere?
The Social Sin had its world premiere on August 9, 2024.
What was the duration of The Social Sin?
The duration of The Social Sin is 82 minutes.
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