"Only God Knows" catalogues the journey of Evarista Marilu Reyes across North America while fending for a stable life for her family. This film is a testament to the hard work and long journeys of refugees finding a new home and the legacy of their efforts.
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Only God Knows is a film cataloging the story of Evarista Marilu Reyes, a 69-year-old immigrant who escaped war-torn El Salvador in the 1980s. She lived the first quarter of her life in El Salvador. But with the building pressure of the El Salvadoran Civil War kicking off, she was forced to choose: stay in the home she had always known or find somewhere safe for her family. This film is focused on her choice to escape El Salvador and her crafting a new life in an unfamiliar place.
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Evarista and her daughters shortly after their arrival in Canada
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Meet the crew!
My name is Jacob Gamble, and I am the Director of Only God Knows.
Home to me feels like the presence of family. When my family is with me I always feel at home, no matter the place. |
My name is Ani Whalen-Mckean, I’m the producer of Only God Knows.
Home to me feels like home cooked meals, story books, and playing music with the ones you love. |
My name is Aidan Zloty, I am the Director of Photography for Only God Knows.
Home to me is any time I’m with my friends - I’ve never lived in one place for longer than a few years so I feel my most comfortable when I’m around people i care about. |
I’m Aislin Reid-Sirianni, and I am the picture editor of Only God Knows.
Often home doesn't necessarily mean where my bedroom is, sometimes home is my best friend's couch. It's more of a feeling than an actual physical space. |
My name is Parker Zapp, I am Location Sound for Only God Knows.
Home is where the people I love and care about are (and also my bedroom) |
My Name is Juan Carrillo and I’m the Post Sound Editor for Only God Knows.
Home to me feels like a warm embrace, a warm meal, or a chat with my mom. |
My name is Ronnie Bechard, I’m the assistant editor of Only God Knows.
Home feels like a place where I am surrounded by people who love me and I love them, and it's somewhere where I am not afraid to be me. |
I’m Lucille Wood, and I’m the transmedia producer for Only God Knows.
Home to me is a sanctuary away from all the noise in my life, It’s a place I can fully relax and re-charge for whatever might come next. |