I read the manuscript, which was laden with details. Ricardo (“Lalo” as he is affectionately known and as he will be referred to in our blogs from here on out) has an encyclopedic mind, recalling details about dates and events in an uncanny fashion.
When next we met, we discussed tackling the development of a screenplay [...]
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The screenplay, the trip to El Salvador, and two years of development….
August 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Backstory, Development, El Salvador, The Saca Family
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How we started and how the story goes
May 31st, 2008 · No Comments · Backstory
Back in March of 2006, I met with Ricardo E. (“Lalo”) Saca and his wife, Nidia Saca, to discuss the possibility of producing a feature film based on his life story. Lalo has the most remarkable rags-to-riches. American Dream life story.
Born and raised in Usulután, El Salvador, Lalo dreamt of becoming a doctor ever since [...]
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