DOCUMENTARY
CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION:
BROKEN PROMISES: DEPORTED VETERANS IN TIJUANA
19 minute work-in-progress (2020)
In early November 2019 I took a trip to Tijuana, Mexico with my sister-in-law/photographer, Judith Williams Sandoval to explore the question of American military veterans who have been deported in the past twenty years. Although these veterans were promised citizenship as part of their enlistment into the US military this promise was never fulfilled. Some of these veterans have fought (and in some cases were wounded) in the wars in Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. But their honorable service did not prevent their deportation.
BROKEN PROMISES: DEPORTED VETERANS IN TIJUANA
19 minute work-in-progress (2020)
In early November 2019 I took a trip to Tijuana, Mexico with my sister-in-law/photographer, Judith Williams Sandoval to explore the question of American military veterans who have been deported in the past twenty years. Although these veterans were promised citizenship as part of their enlistment into the US military this promise was never fulfilled. Some of these veterans have fought (and in some cases were wounded) in the wars in Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan. But their honorable service did not prevent their deportation.
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Broken Promises: Deported Veterans in Tijuana - a work-in-progess (3 min)
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Deported Veteran Hector Lopez at The Wall at Friendship Park in Playas de Tijuana. Photos by Judith Williams Sandoval
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We Remember: First Casualty
(2015) - 63 minutes
Local veterans relate their experiences during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. Veterans interviewed include: John Arias (Army), Richard Camacho (Marines), Joe Garcia (Army) James Graca (Marines), Jess Gutierrez (Army), Don Montgomery (Army), Moses Mora (Army), Rafael Perez (Army), Janet Richards (Army) and Dave Wilson (Army).
This film was produced in coordination with the We Remember: Ventura County to Vietnam
and Back exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County and screened in May 2015 to an overflow crowd in the Smith Pavilion.
(2015) - 63 minutes
Local veterans relate their experiences during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. Veterans interviewed include: John Arias (Army), Richard Camacho (Marines), Joe Garcia (Army) James Graca (Marines), Jess Gutierrez (Army), Don Montgomery (Army), Moses Mora (Army), Rafael Perez (Army), Janet Richards (Army) and Dave Wilson (Army).
This film was produced in coordination with the We Remember: Ventura County to Vietnam
and Back exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County and screened in May 2015 to an overflow crowd in the Smith Pavilion.
We Remember: End of Innocence
(2015) 47 minutes
Twenty-four local Vietnam veterans relate their experiences during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. Veterans interviewed include: John Arias (Army), Richard Bryan (Navy), Richard Camacho (Marines), Victor Contreras (Air Force), Dale Dean (Air Force), Joe Garcia (Army), James Graca (Marines), Jess Gutierrez (Army), Roberto Juarez (Army), Eddie Leighten (Army), Stan Leighten (Army), Don Montgomery (Army), Moses Mora (Army), Joe Ortiz (Army), Rafael Perez (Army), Art Ramirez (Army) Jan Richards (Army), Joe Richardson (Marines), Roy Rodriguez (Air Force), Luis Sanchez (Army), Terry Schaeffer (Navy), Sigfried Storz (Army), Steve Thomas (Navy) and Dave Wilson (Army).
This film was produced in coordination with the We Remember: Ventura County to Vietnam and Back exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County and screened in August 2015.
(2015) 47 minutes
Twenty-four local Vietnam veterans relate their experiences during their tour of duty in Southeast Asia. Veterans interviewed include: John Arias (Army), Richard Bryan (Navy), Richard Camacho (Marines), Victor Contreras (Air Force), Dale Dean (Air Force), Joe Garcia (Army), James Graca (Marines), Jess Gutierrez (Army), Roberto Juarez (Army), Eddie Leighten (Army), Stan Leighten (Army), Don Montgomery (Army), Moses Mora (Army), Joe Ortiz (Army), Rafael Perez (Army), Art Ramirez (Army) Jan Richards (Army), Joe Richardson (Marines), Roy Rodriguez (Air Force), Luis Sanchez (Army), Terry Schaeffer (Navy), Sigfried Storz (Army), Steve Thomas (Navy) and Dave Wilson (Army).
This film was produced in coordination with the We Remember: Ventura County to Vietnam and Back exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County and screened in August 2015.
14 Days with Omar (2010) -
Omar d' Leon is an internationally known Master artist from Nicaragua who relocated to Camarillo,CA in 1981.
This 25 minute documentary was filmed over a six month period as artist Omar d' Leon was preparing for his February 2010 exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County. The film documents the creation of his new painting Puberty and Omar talks about his life in Nicaragua, art history and his relocation to Ventura County. 14 Days was screened as part of the exhibition. A series of twenty still photographs on the creation of Puberty was also part of the exhibition.
Omar d' Leon is an internationally known Master artist from Nicaragua who relocated to Camarillo,CA in 1981.
This 25 minute documentary was filmed over a six month period as artist Omar d' Leon was preparing for his February 2010 exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County. The film documents the creation of his new painting Puberty and Omar talks about his life in Nicaragua, art history and his relocation to Ventura County. 14 Days was screened as part of the exhibition. A series of twenty still photographs on the creation of Puberty was also part of the exhibition.
El Campo (2008) - a 15 minute documentary on the Piru Labor Camp which built during the Bracero Program (1942-1964) and is about to be demolished.
Bridget and Dominick – from Longford to the Oxnard Plain (2006)
a 45 minute documentary on the pioneer McGrath Family of Oxnard. Directed and edited by George J. Sandoval. Produced and Written by Roz McGrath.
a 45 minute documentary on the pioneer McGrath Family of Oxnard. Directed and edited by George J. Sandoval. Produced and Written by Roz McGrath.
Courage and Contribution:
The Chinese in Ventura County (2004)
a 53 minute documentary on the immigration and settling of the Chinese into Ventura County from 1875 to WW2. Chapters include Arrival to the United States, Chinatown in Ventura, China Alley in Oxnard and William Soo Hoo, California's first Chinese mayor. The documentary speaks of new beginnings, challenges and opportunities and illuminates the plight of an immigrant community who persevered in the face of adversity. The history of the Chinese in Ventura County cannot be found in local histories, yet their contributions is integral to the development of this great state.
The Chinese in Ventura County (2004)
a 53 minute documentary on the immigration and settling of the Chinese into Ventura County from 1875 to WW2. Chapters include Arrival to the United States, Chinatown in Ventura, China Alley in Oxnard and William Soo Hoo, California's first Chinese mayor. The documentary speaks of new beginnings, challenges and opportunities and illuminates the plight of an immigrant community who persevered in the face of adversity. The history of the Chinese in Ventura County cannot be found in local histories, yet their contributions is integral to the development of this great state.
Oxnard, The Changing Face of an American City (2003)
a 63 minute documentary on the founding and growth of the City of Oxnard for the City’s Centennial Celebration.
The documentary takes a look at the events and personalities during the 100 year history of Oxnard starting with farmers Maulhardt & Borchard experimenting with growing sugar beets in the early 1890's, the building of the Sugar Beet factory by the Oxnard Brothers, the development of Oxnard around Pagoda park, Achille Levy, Cityhood, the 1903 Strike, China Alley and Earle Stanley Gardner, The Shiek and the Development of the Beaches, Lucy Hicks, Clarence "Bud" Houser, the building of the Port of Hueneme, Nao Takesugi and the Japanese Internment, William D. Soo Hoo, the first Chinese American mayor in California, developer Bud Smith, Cesar Chavez, Michael Maynez and the Plaza Players and many events covering the one hundred year period in the history of Oxnard.
a 63 minute documentary on the founding and growth of the City of Oxnard for the City’s Centennial Celebration.
The documentary takes a look at the events and personalities during the 100 year history of Oxnard starting with farmers Maulhardt & Borchard experimenting with growing sugar beets in the early 1890's, the building of the Sugar Beet factory by the Oxnard Brothers, the development of Oxnard around Pagoda park, Achille Levy, Cityhood, the 1903 Strike, China Alley and Earle Stanley Gardner, The Shiek and the Development of the Beaches, Lucy Hicks, Clarence "Bud" Houser, the building of the Port of Hueneme, Nao Takesugi and the Japanese Internment, William D. Soo Hoo, the first Chinese American mayor in California, developer Bud Smith, Cesar Chavez, Michael Maynez and the Plaza Players and many events covering the one hundred year period in the history of Oxnard.
The Moment (2002) a thirty minute film in collaboration with writer/poet Aram Saroyan.
Sometimes a single moment gives us a glimpse of the oneness at the heart of things. Aram interviews poet Mary Fabilli, writer/poet/Beat historian Gerald Nicosia and writer, Herbert Gold and others.
Sometimes a single moment gives us a glimpse of the oneness at the heart of things. Aram interviews poet Mary Fabilli, writer/poet/Beat historian Gerald Nicosia and writer, Herbert Gold and others.