Private Project

The Son of South Florida

A documentary directed and produced by Christian Hansen. A documentary focusing on the life of the late Jose Delfin Fernandez. Jose's harrowing journey from Cuba and his instant success in MLB is a story that needs to be told. Hansen focuses on Joses social and cultural impact in the Cuban and Latino population in South Florida.

  • Christian Hansen
    Director
  • Christian Hansen
    Writer
  • Christian Hansen
    Producer
  • Andres Salgado
    Key Cast
  • Brendan Taylor
    Key Cast
  • Juan Pierre
    Key Cast
  • Joseph Gormley
    Key Cast
  • Ric Solomon
    Crew
  • Pete Garcia
    Crew
  • Lauren Bronston
    Crew
  • Kevin MaCartney
    Crew
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Sports, Cuban, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    57 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 28, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Waubonsee Community College
  • 2019 West Miami International Film Festival
    Miami, Florida
    United States
    April 26, 2019
    Best Documentary Film: College/University
  • 2018 Global Trailer Film Festival
    Beverly Hills, California
    United States
    September 18, 2018
    3rd Place Winner
  • 2018 Strasburg Film Festival
    Strasburg, Virgina
    United States
    November 10, 2018
    Theatrical Premiere
  • Sport Film Festival
    Palermo, Sicily
    Italy
    May 28, 2021
Distribution Information
  • Amazon Prime [Briefly]
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: Video on Demand
  • Pivot Share
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Pay Per View
Director Biography - Christian Hansen

Christian Hansen resides in Chicago, IL, at 25 years of age Christian has been able to experience so many different things from covering sporting events like the 2014 FIBA World Cup with USA Basketball, McDonalds All American Games (2014-2017), WNBA Finals, Chicago Cubs Baseball, Illinois Fighting Illini Football and Basketball (2014-2017), etc. Aside from his reporting experience Christian has also directed and produced an award winning documentary that took first place at the 2019 West Miami International Film Fest. The film was about the late Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez. The documentary focused on his social and cultural impact in the Cuban and Latino population of South Florida. Christian also has been able to photograph many different music groups as well over the past three years from bands like DAUGHTRY, Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, David Crosby, Jonny Lang, The Goo Goo Dolls, John Mayer, Beach Bunny, etc.

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