Release Date

25 Sep, 2015

Runtime

01:33: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Jesus 'Chuy' Aceves and a dozen living members of his extended family suffer from the very rare condition of congenital hypertrichosis, meaning they were born with excessive hair on their faces and bodies. Due to their appearance, they suffer from discrimination in all areas of their lives: the children are made fun of at school and abandoned by their 'non-hairy' parents, and the adults cannot find work unless they choose to exhibit themselves as freaks in circuses. This moving and visually arresting documentary is a portrait of Chuy and his family members. It examines their day-to-day lives and their struggle to find love, acceptance and employment.

Original Title

Chuy, el hombre lobo

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Actors

Crew

Eva Aridjis

Eva Aridjis

Joe Gawler

Sonia Arrubla

Aaron Yanes

Molle DeBartolo

Enrique Fernández Tanco

Tom Efinger

Rodrigo Gil Gonzalo

J.G. Thirlwell

Eva Aridjis

Diego García

Alejandro de Icaza

Alejandro de Icaza