Pecados de mi padre

"Sins of my Father" is a Documentary in which we watch Sebastián Marroquín, Pablo Escobar's son talking and presenting his point of view about his life close to his father and the incidents before and after his father's death.

I found this documentary very interesting since it presented some important information regarding both Pablo Escobar and his family. In addition to this, it has to be mentioned that Sebastián Marroquín was simply amazing and the way he spoke about his father, the crimes and drug trafficking gave us a closer look on this serious problem and how it works. Last but not least the narration of Jorge Enrique Abello was outstanding and his voice made the difference. Finally, I have to say that "Sins of my Father" is a very interesting documentary and I highly recommend everyone to watch it.

I am not going to talk so much about the historical part of this documentary, which indeed is great and one of the best I've seen. I have no objections about it at all. However I don't buy this "we're all victims" idea that the filmmakers and Marroquin are trying to portray. It's so sad that after seeing footage of the wonderful and brave leaders Rodrigo Lara Bonilla and Luis Carlos Galan you later get to see their sons sell out and in the most naive way accept Pablo Escobar junior's apology in front of the cameras, which is nothing more than a publicity stunt. Sadly Colombias now historical heroes' clear-sighted and firm stand against corruption and criminality weren't passed on to their sons. I felt sad seeing these nice, well intentioned guys being so manipulated by the opportunistic son of Escobar, or Sebastian Marroquin as he calls himself today. There is no way neither Cano nor Galan would sell out this way had they been alive today. Marroquin also tried to reach out to other victims, such as the Cano family who wisely questioned his real intentions and backed out of it. Marroquin is a guy that several times has tried to trademark Pablos name in Colombia and abroad sells t-shirts with his fathers picture on them under the ridiculous pretext that it's to raise awareness and that history should never repeat itself. That's rich. I guess with that same logic you should sell t-shirts of Hitler and swastikas to support anti-racism. Make no mistake about it. Marroquins biggest hero is his father and that is not something that you can combine with remorse and regret. His apology is as fake as Pablo Esobars speeches about peace in Colombia. Both Cano and Galan would've known that but apparently not their sons. If you're gonna see it, see it for the old footage and the interviews, not for the apology.

According to the now released from prison, John Jairo Velasquez, who was a hit-man for Escobar, Marroquin was trained as a kid to become a criminal and did in fact participate in placing bombs and torturing of victims. Apart from still sitting on a huge amount of his fathers dirty money. This movie he mainly did because he wanted to return to Colombia to sell some properties and arts that his father left him.

Believe what you want. But this guy is not as innocent as he wants to appear.

This movie tells the story of the infamous and notorious drug dealer Pablo Escubar. It is told for the first time from the perspective of Escubar's son and juxtaposed with the same story told by a man whose politician father was murdered at Escubar's command.

Their story is absolutely gripping from beginning to end. The climax of the movie comes with a meeting between the sons of 2 assassinated politicians and Escubar's son. The director catches the whole meeting from the very first time they lay eyes on each other and the impact is strong.

Check out this documentary. The English version is called My Father, Pablo Escubar and was recently aired on Channel 4.

So I watched the documentary from 2009 Sins of my father, well was it good, I say Si. This documentary was about the worlds most ruthless drug lord, "el jefe" the now deceased Pablo Escobar. However, that is just part of the tale that is told. The main story is actually about his son Sebastian, and his journey to find peace in his own life. He has not followed in his father's foot steps, and in fact wants nothing to do with the world his father lived in, but shows that he loved his father very much and bears the guilt for his fathers atrocities. A big part of the story is about Sebastian seeking forgiveness, from the sons of two of the men his father had assassinated. The story of Pablo Escobar is fascinating, his son's story is fascinating, the story of the sons of the men Pablo killed is fascinating. This movie was simply incredible. There are several times throughout the movie you see Pablo as a dedicated father and family man. You even hear him sing opera at one point, very well I might add. I have long waited for a movie about the life of Pablo Escobar, this real life tale is better than anything Hollywood could ever imagine and far more moving than a gangster flick could ever be. if you like concise reviews of interesting films please read my other reviews at http://raouldukeatthemovies.blogspot.com/

This has to be one of the best documentaries I have ever seen, I believe have ever been made. I stumbled onto it by accident on Netflix and I am so glad that took the time to watch it. The myth of Pablo Escobar is examined and the damning repercussions that he had on his family, and the family of the victims of his violence is made bare before us. The idea to document this all is absolutely amazing, and serves as a stark reminder of how power corrupts and how sometimes you have to stand up for something whatever the cost may be. We have all seen Scarface and marveled at Tony Montana excessive life, but this is the real deal and you get to see the highs and the lows.

Make sure you catch the animation at the start of the documentary which is meant to show you the journey of cocaine from the plant to our streets. Its very well done set against the backdrop of a lush jungle and gunshots.

Two thumbs up for this documentary. And another one for the sons who got together to try and "break bread" and move forward with no hard feelings.