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Poly Love

A documentary that approaches polyamory from the intimate point of view of an Afro-American family who decided to live an authentic life without denying the option of diversity in their love and family.

  • Michelle Flores
    Director
  • Kseniya Yorsh
    Producer
  • Evita Sawyers
    Key Cast
  • Kevin Sawyers
    Key Cast
  • Briana Garduno
    Key Cast
  • Monge
    Editor
  • Justin Knodel
    Cinematography
  • Andres Molano
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Social
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 22, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Michelle Flores

Michelle Flores in an Ecuadorian director who came to documentary filmmaking from a journalist career. Her films tackle social issues, interpersonal matters, and human conditions. She approaches her subjects with empathy and compassion and depicts them in a humane and poetic way.

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Director Statement

Poly Love narrates a love story where exclusivity is not the rule. Evita, Kevin and Briana are unique characters that decided to break the concept of monogamy in their life and raise a family as a triad. But the avant-garde point of view comes to be tested when it becomes a real cotidianity and lifestyle. And they will have to overcome their own fears before being able to cohabit as a family.