Robert Pietri

Semper Fidel

Robert Pietri

James Alexandrou, Blanca Rosa Blanco

In the wake of his estranged father’s death, Jim Acosta a U.S. Marine goes to Havana to learn about his father’s past. He discovers that his grandfather, Mario, is still alive and the owner of a boxing gym in Havana. Jim convinces Mario to train him and a bond is created that will change them both.

The Velvet Underground Played at My High School

Anthony Jannelli, Robert Pietri

An animated short about The Velvet Underground's first gig in 1965 in front of a crowd of shocked kids at a suburban New Jersey High School.