Mario's Story

Duration: 98 min
Release date: 2006-06-16
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Shot over the course of seven years, this documentary from filmmakers Susan Koch and Jeff Werner relates the inspiring true story of Mario Rocha, a teen who unlocked his talent for writing while serving out a murder sentence behind bars.

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