Biopsia (2016)

Genre : Documentary, Drama

Runtime : 14M

Director : Glorimar Marrero Sánchez

Synopsis

Carmen accompanies a group of women who must travel from the island of Vieques to San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, in order to perform breast biopsies. The long journey is by water and road. Amid many fears and vicissitudes, Carmen confirms once again the need for appropriate medical services for both women and for the rest of the Vieques population.

Actors

Carmen Valencia
Carmen Valencia
Georgina Borri
Georgina Borri
Letty Contreras
Letty Contreras
Ivelisse Salas Laó
Ivelisse Salas Laó
Heyda Salamán
Heyda Salamán
Rocío Vázquez Beltrán
Rocío Vázquez Beltrán

Crews

Glorimar Marrero Sánchez
Glorimar Marrero Sánchez
Director
Glorimar Marrero Sánchez
Glorimar Marrero Sánchez
Writer
Lynnie Feliciano Vélez
Lynnie Feliciano Vélez
Producer
Alfredo Nieves Moreno
Alfredo Nieves Moreno
Executive Producer
Brendaliz Negrón
Brendaliz Negrón
Director of Photography
Yuisa Ríos Cepeda
Yuisa Ríos Cepeda
Editor
Marco Trevisani Montresor
Marco Trevisani Montresor
Music
José
José "Bute" Márquez
Sound

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