In the Heart of Brotherly Love: A Film About Philly Neighborhoods

Описание: Rogelio Aguilar, or Roy as his friends call him, has lived in Philadelphia his entire life. Specifically, he grew up in North Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section, a neighborhood of Dominican barber shops, Puerto Rican eateries and overall Latin pride. However, as Aguilar began to explore the neighborhoods outside the borders of Hunting Park, he found that same closeness, just with different ethnicities, throughout the city. In his documentary, In the Heart of Brotherly Love, Aguilar explores these micro-neighborhoods, searching for what makes them special. Finding “the heart” of Fishtown/Kensington, Port Richmond, and his own North Philly, Aguilar highlights the distinct sub-cultures and identities of each.

Whether through cuisine, conversation with locals or community leaders, journalists and small business owners, Aguilar shines a light on what makes each neighborhood unique. That uniqueness does not always focus on food, music or ethnic makeup but also touches on some of the less desirable features of any given town, especially given today’s addiction epidemic.

This unique look at a city with so much to offer to every walk of life is a 40-minute exploration of all we have in common… and all we do not.