I Carry You With Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) was a creative joy, especially since its origins spring from a personal relationship with Iván and Gerardo, the couple on which the film is based.
The process of bringing their personal story to the screen also deepened my understanding of the ongoing struggle for the LGBTQ community in Latin America.For years, I knew Iván and Gerardo as successful, hardworking restaurant owners and proud members of the gay community in Brooklyn.
Together we enjoyed many nights in gay bars and summer weekends at drag shows on Fire Island. New York’s Pride parade was a sacrosanct occasion never to be missed.