HBO has released the first trailer for the documentary Revolution Rent, which follows Andy Señor Jr. as he prepares an adaption of Rent in Cuba during 2015, which gives him the chance to explore his family’s homeland and heritage. Señor co-directed the film with Victor Patrick Alvarez, who also co-produced with Scott Fenn and Christine O’Malley and served as cinematographer. Others on the creative team include Carlos José Alvarez (music), Jeremy Grody (additional music), and Doug Blush, Christopher de la Torre, and Devin Tanchum (editing).
Señor has a long history with Rent. He first appeared as Steve the Squeegee Man in the 1997 La Jolla production and eventually played Angel on Broadway, in London, and on national tour. In 2011, he was associate director for the show’s 2011 Off-Broadway revival and served as re-staging director for productions in Japan and South Korea. “I am beyond thrilled to share this deeply personal and magical moment in our lives, and I’m grateful that Jonathan Larson’s words and music are still making such an impact, 25 years later,” Señor said.
The feature had its world premiere at DOC NYC on Nov. 8, 2019. Its HBO premiere is scheduled for June 15 at 9 p.m. ET.
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