EN EL SÉPTIMO DÍA
Narrative Feature | 92 minutes

HIFF 2017

 Spotlight

Directed by
Jim McKay

Produced by
Alex Bach, Lindsey Cordero, Caroline Kaplan, Jim McKay, Michael Stipe

Written by
Jim McKay

Featuring
Fernando Cardona, Gilberto Jimenez, Abel Perez, Genoel Ramírez, Alfonso Velazquez

2017 | Spanish/English | USA

Returning to feature filmmaking after a decade in television, indie veteran Jim McKay’s EN EL SÉPTIMO DÍA is a heartfelt, subtle, and captivating portrait of an undocumented Mexican immigrant in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park. José, played brilliantly by newcomer Fernando Cardona, is a hardworking delivery man whose only respite from his overwhelming schedule is his local soccer team. But when assigned a double shift on the day of the championship, José is forced to either let down his team or lose his only source of income. Refreshingly authentic and frequently humorous, EN EL SÉPTIMO DÍA is a rare film that highlights the consequences of the most seemingly simple decisions. Presented in participation with Organización Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island.

> All proceeds from this screening will be donated to the relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico.
> Interview with director Jim McKay