Freddie of Wynwood is a short film based on a true story that took place in Wynwood, a Miami neighborhood that has transitioned from being one of the roughest to one of the most up and coming. The affluent and trendy come to Wynwood to enjoy the massive art murals, galleries, and restaurants. At the same time, many streets and empty lots are where most of Miami’s homeless still live. Freddie of Wynwood explores this dichotomy and makes us reevaluate how we see others. It exemplifies how stereotypes and appearances are often inaccurate. It is also a story about the joy and connection that comes from a simple act of kindness. Freddie of Wynwood was featured at the Miami Film Festival, aired nationally on PBS, and is currently available on Amazon Prime.

We witness the aftermath of yet another school shooting through the eyes of Dr. Gomez, a Latina surgeon who works at a local hospital in Clearhill, Florida. Dramatic life events thrust her into an unfathomable situation where she suffers a devastating personal loss at the hands of a student possessed by racial hatred. She must choose between succumbing to overwhelming rage or staying faithful to the Hippocratic oath she has sworn. Swear by Apollo depicts the severity of our current racial climate. We journey into the internal worlds, and lay witness to the hatred and deluded beliefs that can drive someone to commit atrocious acts of violence. The Hippocratic Oath taken by doctors about to enter the practice of medicine begins with the phrase “I Swear By Apollo.” This oath describes the enormous responsibility faced by doctors to save a life and the great humbleness needed to not play God.