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El Gallo de Oro

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A middle-aged man pays tribute to his mother, who is battling cancer.

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Michael O @RT35574912 May 23 "A defiant, joy-soaked tribute to life, laughter, and love." El Gallo de Oro is less a traditional documentary and more an emotional exorcism dressed in glitter, muscle, and sincerity. Created by Michael A. Piña on a shoestring $60K budget, this personal journey unfolds like a fever dream of grief and resilience. Through pole dancing, lucha libre, parkour, and comedic action tropes, Piña transforms trauma into a living tribute to his late mother, who battled cancer in 2024. The result is uneven at times but always honest—brash, bizarre, and deeply human. It's not about polish. It's about pulse. 3.5/5 stars — Recommended for fans of bold, autobiographical indie cinema. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A middle-aged man pays tribute to his mother, who is battling cancer.
Director
Andi Lipo
Producer
Michael A. Pina
Screenwriter
Michael A. Pina
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 25, 2018
Runtime
1h 1m