Freedom Flier

JC Marquez is an overall-wearing Cuban native turned New Yorker. A jack of all trades, his family left Cuba amidst the Cuban Revolution in the hopes of the American Dream. Because his family left Cuba, he grew up in the Bronx where he learned the art of pigeon breeding and engaged with an incredibly diverse and supportive “brotherhood” of pigeon fliers. Now in his 60s, JC lives in Milford, Pennsylvania and has around 200 pigeons of all different breeds that he cares about deeply.

The film is a biopic that chronicles JC's lifelong passion for pigeons, showcasing how his love for these remarkable birds developed and continues to flourish. Titled “Freedom Flier,” the film draws a poignant parallel between JC's family's escape from Cuba on the Johnson Freedom Flights and his enduring affection for these extraordinary flying creatures.