S1.E2 ∙ Reach for the Sky

Over the past 30 years, the art-form of Rap has been adopted and adapted to voice the realities of the impoverished and oppressed while becoming a highly coveted and controversial commodity. Buenos Aires Rap explores Hip-Hop culture's influence on Buenos Aires, Argentina and Buenos Aires' influence on Hip Hop culture.

Nicolas Vigliotti suffers from a rare degenerative genetic disorder since birth. He's been confined to his home for most his life, but Nico's mother made it her mission to give him purpose despite his tremendous limitations.

Colombian teenagers study the traditional art of bullfighting in the sleepy town of Choachi. They live and train in an oasis of teen aged camaraderie and dreams for the future. But when bullfighting becomes banned in Bogota, the boys' sanctuary slowly becomes susceptible to society's larger struggles of class and conflict. Inspired by the watchful eye of retired bullfighter Nicolas, the bullfighting students strive to succeed first as Matadors, then as role models themselves. Interpreting bullfighting as a living metaphor for personal, social and historical struggles, the film focuses on the individual experiences of these boys and their mentor as they try to break free of the bleak future being dictated to them by Colombian society.