Mario's Story

2006 1h 38m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Shot over the course of seven years, this documentary from filmmakers Susan Koch and Jeff Werner relates the inspiring true story of Mario Rocha, a teen who unlocked his talent for writing while serving out a murder sentence behind bars.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mario Rocha

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Susan Koch
Countries: United States of America

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Released 20 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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IMDB entry: tt0824761 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Susan Koch directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

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1Released 20 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3IMDB entry: tt0824761 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.