RAI
LIGHTNING, THUNDER, CONFIDENCE
2021 · 15 min · Documentary
Since he was born, Rai has defied all medical prognoses, today he turns one year old and her mom treasures his imperfectly perfect normality.
Directed by Maite Alberdi · Written by Maite Alberdi
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