Keep the Cameras Rolling:
The Pedro Zamora Way

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To borrow the slogan of MTV’s The Real World, this is the true story—

the true story of a pandemic; politics; misunderstanding and prejudice; the impact of the media; and, most importantly, AIDS activist Pedro Zamora, his life, his joy, and his influence, as told by people who knew and loved him, and by those who witnessed the strength of his commitment and its impact. Pedro refused to give in to the disease he knew would kill him, demanding throughout his decline and hospitalization that MTV “keep the cameras rolling.” While he died on November 11, 1994 at the young age of 22, his insistence on his way with bravery, humanity, and love truly changed the world. ...this is the true story—the true story of AIDS activist Pedro Zamora’s way.

Featuring

Pam Ling

Pam Ling

Judd Winick

Judd Winick

Cory Murphy Alfaro

Cory Murphy Alfaro

Mohammed Bilal

Mohammed Bilal

Rachel Campos Duffy

Rachel Campos Duffy

President Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Mily Zamora

Mily Zamora


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Specifications:

Project Type:
Documentary feature

Genres:
Documentary, LGBTQ, pop culture, television, reality TV, Latino

Runtime:
98 minutes

Completion Date:

March 8, 2021

Country of Origin:

United States

Country of Filming:

United States

Language:

English, Spanish

Shooting Format:

2K

Aspect Ratio:

1.85:1

Film Color:

Color

First-time Filmmaker:

Yes

Student Project:

Yes

Credits:

Directed by:
William T. Horner
Stacey Woelfel

Written by:
Colleen Andrae
Claire Colby
Ellen Goodrich
Sarah Hallam
Naomi Klinge
Myles Murdock
Marisa Pisterzi
Leo Rocha
Megan Liz Smith
Molly Stawinoga
Danny Stayton
Sidney Steele
William T. Horner
Stacey Woelfel

Executive Producer:
Jim Spain

Producers:
Colleen Andrae
Claire Colby
Ellen Goodrich
Sarah Hallam
Naomi Klinge
Marisa Pisterzi
Leo Rocha
Molly Stawinoga
Sidney Steele
Heather Carver
William T. Horner
Stacey Woelfel

Production Manager:
Andy Emerson

Featuring (in alphabetical order):
Cory Murphy Alfaro
Mohammed Bilal
Eric Ciasullo
Rachel Campos-Duffy
Bill Clinton
Taye Diggs
Anthony Fauci
Pam Ling
Tim Miller
Jonathan Murray
Ron Nyswaner
Jonathan Root
Catherine Rymph
Tom Viola
Paul Volberding
Judd Winick
Hector Zamora
Mily Zamora

Director of Photography:
Stacey Woelfel

Additional Camera:
Larissa Babiak
Emily Dunn
Connor Laughlin
Matt Swing
Alexandra Watkins

Aerial Camera:
Stacey Woelfel

Editors:
Colleen Andrae
Kellan Hayley Marvin

Assistant Editors:
Myles Murdock
Megan Liz Smith
Danny Stayton
Stacey Woelfel

Makeup:
Heather Carver

Poster Design:
Dory Colbert

Original Music by:
Daniel Vega

Music Editor and Sound Design:
Joseph Lass

Music Performed by:
Mizzou New Music Ensemble
-Tâmila Freitas de Souza, flutes and voice
-Andrew Wiele, clarinets
-Johanny Veiga Barbosa, violin
-Andy Lewis, cello
-Stephen Landy, percussion
-Jordan Nielsen, percussion
-Eve Werger, piano
-Stefan Freund, director

Music produced by the
Mizzou New Music Initiative
with funding from the
Sinquefield Charitable Foundation