"(Un)Documents is a theatrical journey that traverses both sides of a river, illustrating the complexities of identity and belonging through personal anecdotes and poetic expression."
"Valles' performance reexamines their adolescence, revealing the pain of lying about citizenship and the struggle to find queerness within a machismo culture, driven by both anger and love."
The full-length solo show (Un)Documents by Jesús I. Valles explores the impact of politics on personal lives, particularly through the lens of deportation. The performance combines anecdotes and poetry, reflecting on Valles' experiences as a child, lover, teacher, and sibling. It addresses themes of citizenship, queerness, and cultural machismo, highlighting the emotional struggles and fierce love within these narratives. The show debuted in Austin in 2018 and has received multiple awards for its poignant script and performance.
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