Feature Film Program
Midnight Family
In Mexico City, the Ochoas run a private ambulance and struggle to keep their dire finances from compromising their patients. Co-Presented by the Museum of Modern Art.
Sat Jun 29 7:00 PM
In Mexico City, the Ochoas run a private ambulance and struggle to keep their dire finances from compromising their patients. Co-Presented by the Museum of Modern Art.
The Film
Midnight Family
Luke Lorentzen | US, Mexico | 81
The Ochoa family runs a for-profit ambulance in Mexico City, competing with other EMTs for patients in need of urgent help. While making a living in this cutthroat industry, they struggle to keep their financial needs from jeopardizing the people in their care. When a crackdown by corrupt police forces the family to try legitimizing their operation, their desperate financial situation pushes them into questionable practices even as they continue providing essential emergency medical services. In humanizing the Ochoas’ ethically compromised business, Midnight Family explores urgent questions around healthcare, the failings of government and the complexity of personal responsibility. A 1091 Media release.
Performer
Marilyn Castillo
Event Details
7:00 PM
Doors Open
7:30 PM
Live Music from Marilyn Castillo
8:00 PM
Film Begins
10:00 PM
Q&A
10:30 PM
After-Party
This is a free event. In the event of rain, show will be rescheduled at the same location. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Venue
Brooklyn Army Terminal
80 58th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220