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202526 minPGdocumentary

The Wind Hitting My Window

202526 minPGdocumentary

Emilio interviews family members about his great-grandfather's death from silicosis, sparking discussions on faith, death, and remembrance.

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Emilio interviews family members about his great-grandfather's death from silicosis, sparking discussions on faith, death, and remembrance.

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Emilio Hupedirector

Emilio Hupewriter

Francisco Huertas Mesascast

Francisca Pérez Romerocast

Mariano José Martínez Lamielcast

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Emilio sits with family members to discuss the death of his paternal great-grandfather from silicosis, a disease linked to mining. Each interviewee shares personal thoughts about faith, death, and how they remember their ancestor. The 26-minute documentary, released in 2025, presents a family's reflections on loss and legacy.

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