Short film · LALIFF 2026 Official Selection

Mataron A Pedro

Written and directed by Kristian Mercado

Ismael Cruz Córdova as Pedro Albizu Campos standing in a sugar cane field.

In 1930s Puerto Rico, Pedro Albizu Campos and Laura Meneses face a sugar cane workers’ strike and colonial repression, sustained by their love and shared dream of freedom.

Starring: Ismael Cruz Córdova
Juana Burga
Cinematography: Diana Matos
Produced by: Debbie Perez
Amanda Nemcik
Edited by: Lindsey Nadolski
Production design: Mailara Santana

Pedro Albizu Campos addresses a gathering of workers.

Pedro Albizu Campos and Laura Meneses share a dance.

Pedro Albizu Campos faces Chief of Police Riggs.

Pedro holds a child while Laura stands beside him in the firelight.

Stills and poster courtesy of Mataron A Pedro.

Official Mataron A Pedro poster with full cast and crew billing.

Lo mataron.
Pero no su legado.

Historical drama · Short film
Puerto Rico / United States
Spanish / English
LALIFF 2026 — Official Selection

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