Jeffrey
Originally released in 2016. Jeffrey is a documentary film. directed by Yanillys Pérez. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Jeffrey works on the streets of Santo Domingo washing windshields to help his family’s finances, but dreams of becoming a reggaeton singer. With the help of his older brother, Jeyson, he composes and records songs about his life, their neighbourhood, and his dreams for the future. In this intimate documentary, director Yanillys Pérez highlights the resilience and dynamism of Jeffrey as he looks for customers, tries to avoid turf wars with other windshield washers, spends time at home with his family, and climbs his special tree. Full of dynamic music and dance sequences, Jeffrey captures a real-life story of a boy trying his best to turn his dreams into reality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeffrey about?
Twelve-year-old Jeffrey works on the streets of Santo Domingo washing windshields to help his family’s finances, but dreams of becoming a reggaeton singer. With the help of his older brother, Jey...
Who directed Jeffrey?
Jeffrey was directed by Yanillys Pérez.
How long is Jeffrey?
Jeffrey has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Jeffrey released?
Jeffrey was released on September 9, 2016 in theaters.