One Taxi Ride

(One Taxi Ride)
Mak CK | Documentary

2019 | 84 minutes | Mexico, Singapore

One Taxi Ride is an observational documentary that tells the intimate story of a male rape survivor. Erick’s innermost thoughts, fears, struggles, and triumphs weave a dramatic tale of a man fighting for a future and a life worth living. His journey impacts the world around him in a way that he never saw coming.

Synopsis

Erick has been the recluse in the family for the past decade. Nobody but him knows why. Ten years ago, on his 17th birthday, his life took a harrowing turn when he boarded a taxi. The driver and two accomplices sexually assaulted him. For the then-teenager, there would be no police reports. No medical attention. No support groups or counseling. No telling his family or closest friends.

After feeling broken for a decade, the 27-year-old is now ready to confront his past and reclaim his future. Would he find the perpetrators? How would his family and friends react to his secret? What would come of his romantic life? Is he prepared to face the judgment of Mexico’s hypermasculine society?

One Taxi Ride is an observational documentary that tells the intimate story of a male rape survivor. Erick’s innermost thoughts, fears, struggles, and triumphs weave a dramatic tale of a man fighting for a future and a life worth living. His journey impacts the world around him in a way that he never saw coming.

Reviews

"A powerful story that brings much-needed awareness to male victims of sexual assault...an amazing documentary, so honest, real and powerful." — Malika Harris, Irish Film Critic

"The story needs to be told and it has vital importance to society as a whole." — Michael Frank, Ready Steady Cut

Citation
Main credits

Mak, C. K. (film director)
Mak, C. K. (film producer)
Rangel Ordóñez, Román (film producer)
Cid Gutiérrez, Erick Ricardo (on-screen participant)

Other credits

Music, James Morris.


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Keywords
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Festivals

Guadalajara International Film Festival - Premio Maguey for Best LGBTQ
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Amor International LGBT+ Film Festival - Best Film Jury Award
New York LGBTQ Film Festival
Guayaquil International Film Festival
Morelia Film Festival

DIRECTOR: Mak CK

NATIONALITY: Mexico, Singapore

YEAR: 2019

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: College, Adults

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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