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synopsis Proof of Birth tells the story of Luis Gonzalez, a young illegal Mexican immigrant on a quest to obtain a legal driver's license in New York City. director José Luis Orbegozo recently graduated from the Columbia University M.F.A. film program. His thesis short film PROOF OF BIRTH was honored as a Faculty Selects film at the 2007 Columbia University Film Festival -the highest recognition for a film project. With his writing partner Michael Niederman, Jose Luis wrote the feature script SAINT CARLOS OF GOWANUS, selected to the 2006 NALIP- Screenwriters Lab, sponsored by TimeWarner. SAINT CARLOS was also recognized as a Faculty Selects feature screenplay at the 2007 Columbia University Screenwriting Competition. Jose Luis, a Spanish teacher in his native Colombia, is currently developing an educational TV series for CUNY-TV, directed towards the immigrant communities of New York City. filmography - Proof of Birth, 2007 - The right to Remain, 2005 - Change of Mind, 2004 - Parking Meter, 2003 - Maryann, 2002 notes Director Jose Luis Orbegozo will be available for Q&A after the screening with cast & crew. related links
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