Miguel was my former landlord in San Francisco. Each month, I would watch him hang beautiful art pieces outside of my living room window which faced Mcallister Street for all to see. I fell in love with these pieces and became fascinated with their elusive maker who donned a thick Colombian accent and handlebar moustache.
Over time, Miguel and I became friends which is how I learned about the story behind his art and how delicately intertwined it was to his past. Eventually, we made My Neighbor, Miguel, a short documentary that was shot on 16mm film.
It’s a story about the strength of the human spirit and the importance of contributing to the community. Miguel, and people like him, inspire and remind us that no matter how hard things get, the sparkle is always there.
- Danny