Cineculture : The Years of Fierro

September 6: The Years of Fierro (2013, recently released)

Discussant: Santiago Esteinou (Director)

The film entitled The Years of Fierro by Mexican director Santiago Esteinou features César Fierro, the oldest Mexican prisoner on death row in the United States, who has been languishing in a Texas prison for almost forty years. César continues to await execution by lethal injection for a murder that evidence shows he did not commit. This documentary is a reflection on justice, imprisonment and brotherly love, through the eyes of César and his bother Sergio.  In Spanish and English with English subtitles. 105 minutes. Only recently released due to pending litigation.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rAwhZLkfbc