Voces, Independent Lens
Sansón and Me
From Pelican Bay State Prison, Sansón’s life is defined by borders—between Mexico and the U.S., fact and fiction, personal choice and systemic force.
The Kitchen
When a son defies his Egyptian father's wishes in a convenience store, old world values clash with those of an assimilated younger generation.
- Premiere Date
- May 1, 2001
- Length
- 60 minutes
Producer
Andre Degas
Producer
Jodi Lahaye
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The Film
Set in New York City's Hell's Kitchen, a generational battle unfolds between an Egyptian immigrant and his assimilated son. The son dreams of pursuing a music career as a percussionist, but his father is determined that his only child take over the family-owned convenience store. When his father suffers a massive heart attack during a robbery, the son must decide whether to keep the store open or leave behind his father's way of life.
