Actor
Alberto
- Born: 19 June 1978, Miami, Florida, USA
- Estimated net worth: $1 million
Alberto is known as a documentary filmmaker and television personality. He gained recognition for his role in 'Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami' and has made significant contributions to the crime documentary genre. His storytelling style is engaging…
Alberto: best films and shows
About Alberto
Alberto is known as a documentary filmmaker and television personality. He gained recognition for his role in 'Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami' and has made significant contributions to the crime documentary genre. His storytelling style is engaging, often focusing on real-life events and characters from the Miami drug trade.
- Born
- 19 June 1978, Miami, Florida, USA
- Died
- 25 February 2003
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Children
- 2 children
- Parents
- Alberto 'Beto' Valles, Maria Valles
- Estimated net worth
- $1 million
Fun facts about Alberto
- Alberto is a Miami native and has a deep connection to the city's culture and history.
- He has worked on multiple projects that explore the complexities of crime and its impact on communities.
Famous Alberto quotes
“This is the story of two guys who built an empire.”
“In Miami, the line between right and wrong is often blurred.”
“Every empire has its rise and fall.”
Alberto filmography
Cast (169)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Quelli che il cinema TV | Self | |
| 2021 | We Are Cinema Movie | Self (archive footage) | 9.5 |
| 2021 | Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2020 | Alberto Sordi, un italiano come noi Movie | Self (archive footage) | 1.0 |
| 2020 | Siamo tutti Alberto Sordi? Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Tutto Sordi Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2013 | Alberto il grande Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2012 | Close Up Movie | Self (archive footage) | 9.5 |
| 2010 | 1960 Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.2 |
| 2009 | Vittorio D. Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | RomAmor: Alberto Sordi, from Rome to the whole world Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | Fellini dice... Movie | Self | |
| 2000 | C'è posta per te TV | Unknown character | |
| 1999 | Chi ha incastrato Peter Pan? TV | Ospite | 6.2 |
| 1998 | Incontri proibiti Movie | Armando Andreoli | 5.1 |
| 1995 | The Story of a Poor Young Man Movie | Bartoloni | 6.6 |
| 1994 | Nestore, l'ultima corsa Movie | Gaetano | 6.4 |
| 1992 | Assolto per aver commesso il fatto Movie | Emilio Garrone | 5.9 |
| 1991 | Christmas Vacation '91 Movie | Sabino | 5.0 |
| 1990 | In nome del popolo sovrano Movie | Marchese Arquati | 6.5 |
| 1990 | The Miser Movie | Arpagone | 6.3 |
| 1989 | I promessi sposi TV | Don Abbondio | 7.1 |
| 1988 | Taste of Life Movie | Elvio Battistini | 5.7 |
| 1987 | A Taxi Driver in New York Movie | Pietro Marchetti | 5.8 |
| 1986 | Too Much Movie | Count Giangiacomo Pigna Corelli in Selci | 6.5 |
| 1985 | I Am an ESP Movie | Roberto Razzi | 5.8 |
| 1984 | Bertoldo, Bertoldino, and Cacasenno Movie | Friar Cipolla | 6.9 |
| 1984 | All for the Moral Majority! Movie | Annibale Salvemini | 5.7 |
| 1983 | Il tassinaro Movie | Pietro Marchetti | 6.5 |
| 1983 | La fuggiDiva Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1983 | Fellini nel cestino Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 1982 | Journey with Papa Movie | Armando Ferretti | 6.4 |
| 1982 | I Know That You Know That I Know Movie | Fabio | 6.9 |
| 1981 | The Marquis of Grillo Movie | Onofrio Del Grillo | 7.8 |
| 1980 | Catherine and I Movie | Enrico Menotti | 5.3 |
| 1979 | Hypochondriac Movie | Don Argante | 6.1 |
| 1979 | La macchina cinema TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1979 | Traffic Jam Movie | Dr. De Benedetti | 6.8 |
| 1978 | Where Are You Going on Holiday? Movie | Remo Proietti (episodio "Le vacanze intelligenti") | 5.8 |
| 1978 | The Witness Movie | Antonio Berti | 6.8 |
| 1977 | The New Monsters Movie | il principe/il figlio/l'attore | 7.0 |
| 1977 | An Average Little Man Movie | Giovanni Vivaldi | 7.9 |
| 1976 | Strange Occasion Movie | Mons. Ascanio La Costa (episodio L'Ascensore) | 5.6 |
| 1976 | A Common Sense of Modesty Movie | Giacinto Colonna | 5.8 |
| 1975 | What's Your Sign? Movie | Nando Moriconi | 5.4 |
| 1975 | Un sorriso, uno schiaffo, un bacio in bocca Movie | (archive footage) | 4.8 |
| 1975 | E il Casanova di Fellini? Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1975 | Les Rendez-vous du dimanche TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1974 | While There's War There's Hope Movie | Pietro Chiocca | 7.0 |
| 1973 | Stardust Movie | Mimmo Adami | 6.6 |
| 1973 | My Brother Anastasia Movie | Father Salvatore Anastasia | 6.9 |
| 1972 | The Most Wonderful Evening of My Life Movie | Alfredo Rossi | 7.2 |
| 1972 | The Scopone Game Movie | Peppino | 7.4 |
| 1972 | Roma Movie | Self - Interviewé (uncredited) | 7.3 |
| 1971 | A Girl in Australia Movie | Amedeo | 6.7 |
| 1971 | Why Movie | Giuseppe Di Noi | 7.3 |
| 1970 | The Couples Movie | Giacinto / Antonio | 6.9 |
| 1970 | Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club Movie | Benito Fornaciari / Libero Fornaciari | 6.3 |
| 1970 | Let's Have a Riot Movie | Don Giuseppe Montanari | 7.1 |
| 1969 | Medicine Italian Style Movie | Prof. Guido Tersilli | 6.5 |
| 1969 | The Conspirators Movie | The Friar | 7.6 |
| 1969 | Help Me, My Love Movie | Giovanni Macchiavelli | 7.2 |
| 1968 | Will Our Heroes Be Able to Find Their Friend Who Has Mysteriously Disappeared in Africa? Movie | Fausto Di Salvio | 6.8 |
| 1968 | Be Sick… It's Free Movie | Guido Tersilli | 7.0 |
| 1967 | An Italian in America Movie | Giuseppe Marossi | 5.4 |
| 1967 | The Witches Movie | Elio Ferocci (segment "Senso civico") | 6.0 |
| 1966 | Pardon, Are You for or Against? Movie | Tullio Conforti | 6.1 |
| 1966 | Our Husbands Movie | Giovanni Lo Verso | 6.0 |
| 1966 | The Queens Movie | Giovanni ("Fata Marta") | 5.4 |
| 1966 | Smoke Over London Movie | Dante | 6.2 |
| 1965 | Made in Italy Movie | Silvio, Errant Husband (segment "5 'La Famiglia', episode 2") | 6.1 |
| 1965 | Thrilling Movie | Fernando Boccetta (segment "L'autostrada del sole") | 6.7 |
| 1965 | Complexes Movie | Guglielmo Bertone | 7.0 |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes Movie | Count Emilio Ponticelli | 6.8 |
| 1965 | The Three Faces Movie | Armando Tucci (segment "Latin Lover") | 5.7 |
| 1964 | The Flying Saucer Movie | Vincenzo Berruti / Marsicano / Don Giuseppe / Conte Momi Crosara | 5.4 |
| 1964 | My Wife Movie | The husband (segments "L'uccellino", "L'automobile") / Sartoletti (segment "Eritrea") / Marco (segments "I miei cari", "Luciana") | 6.2 |
| 1963 | The Teacher from Vigevano Movie | Maestro Mombelli | 6.8 |
| 1963 | The Boom Movie | Giovanni Alberti | 6.9 |
| 1963 | To Bed or Not to Bed Movie | Amedeo Ferretti | 5.5 |
| 1962 | Mafioso Movie | Antonio Badalamenti | 7.6 |
| 1962 | The Police Commissioner Movie | Dante Lombardozzi | 7.4 |
| 1962 | Canzoni di ieri, canzoni di oggi, canzoni di domani Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1961 | A Difficult Life Movie | Silvio Magnozzi | 8.0 |
| 1961 | The Last Judgment Movie | Merchant of children | 6.4 |
| 1961 | The Best of Enemies Movie | Capt. Blasi | 6.9 |
| 1960 | ...And Suddenly It's Murder! Movie | Alberto Franzetti | 6.5 |
| 1960 | The Traffic Policeman Movie | Otello Celletti | 7.3 |
| 1960 | Everybody Go Home! Movie | Lt. Alberto Innocenzi | 7.6 |
| 1960 | Gastone Movie | Gastone | 6.0 |
| 1959 | The Widower Movie | Alberto Nardi | 7.4 |
| 1959 | The Great War Movie | Oreste Jacovacci | 8.1 |
| 1959 | The Swindlers Movie | Totonno | 6.2 |
| 1959 | Vacations in Majorca Movie | Anselmo Pandolfini | 5.9 |
| 1959 | The Moralist Movie | Agostino | 6.4 |
| 1959 | Winter Holidays Movie | Alberto Moretti | 6.6 |
| 1959 | Oh! What a Mambo Movie | Nando | 5.5 |
| 1959 | Wild Cats on the Beach Movie | Alberto | 5.2 |
| 1959 | Policarpo, ufficiale di scrittura Movie | L'ambulante che vende ombrelli (uncredited) | 7.4 |
| 1959 | Hell in the City Movie | Antonio Zampi | 7.4 |
| 1958 | Love on the Riviera Movie | Aristarco Battistini | 5.4 |
| 1958 | Venice, the Moon and You Movie | Bepi | 5.9 |
| 1958 | Domenica è sempre domenica Movie | Alberto Carboni | 6.7 |
| 1958 | Fortunella Movie | Peppino | 6.3 |
| 1958 | He Thief, She Thief Movie | Cencio | 6.2 |
| 1958 | Seventh Heaven Movie | Xavier Laurentis | 5.9 |
| 1958 | Il marito Movie | Alberto | 6.4 |
| 1957 | A Farewell to Arms Movie | Père Galli | 6.0 |
| 1957 | Doctor and the Healer Movie | Corrado | 7.1 |
| 1957 | Il conte Max Movie | Alberto Boccetti | 7.0 |
| 1957 | It Happened in Rome Movie | Sergio Battistini | 5.8 |
| 1957 | The Dollars Are Coming! Movie | Alfonso Pasti | 6.8 |
| 1956 | The Virtuous Bigamist Movie | Mario, bus driver | 6.3 |
| 1956 | Mi permette babbo! Movie | Rodolfo Nardi | 6.9 |
| 1956 | Nero's Mistress Movie | Nero | 5.9 |
| 1956 | Guardia, guardia scelta, brigadiere e maresciallo Movie | Guardia Alberto Randolfi | 6.3 |
| 1955 | The Bachelor Movie | Paolo Anselmi | 6.4 |
| 1955 | I pappagalli Movie | Dr. Alberto Tanzi | 5.9 |
| 1955 | Piccola posta Movie | Rodolfo Vanzino | 6.7 |
| 1955 | Bravissimo Movie | Ubaldo Impallato | 6.3 |
| 1955 | It Happened in the Penitentiary Movie | Giulio Parmitoni | 6.2 |
| 1955 | La bella di Roma Movie | Gracco | 5.6 |
| 1955 | A Hero of Our Times Movie | Alberto Menichetti | 6.9 |
| 1955 | Good night… lawyer! Movie | Alberto Santi | 6.7 |
| 1955 | The Sign of Venus Movie | Romolo Proietti | 6.8 |
| 1954 | The Art of Getting Along Movie | Rosario 'Sasà' Scimoni | 6.8 |
| 1954 | The Seducer Movie | Alberto Ranieri | 6.5 |
| 1954 | An American in Rome Movie | Nando Moriconi | 7.1 |
| 1954 | The Cheerful Squadron Movie | Vergisson | 6.1 |
| 1954 | A Parisian in Rome Movie | Alberto Lucetti | 8.3 |
| 1954 | It Happened at the Police Station Movie | Alberto Tadini | 6.5 |
| 1954 | Tripoli, bel suol d'amore Movie | Alberto Ruotolo | 6.2 |
| 1954 | The Anatomy of Love Movie | Antonio | 6.4 |
| 1954 | Gran varietà Movie | Premoli | 6.7 |
| 1954 | Il matrimonio Movie | Ivan Vassilievich Lomov | 6.8 |
| 1954 | Mid-Century Loves Movie | Alberto (segment "Dopoguerra 1920") | 5.2 |
| 1954 | Two Nights with Cleopatra Movie | Cesarino | 4.9 |
| 1954 | A Day in Court Movie | Nando Mericoni | 6.3 |
| 1953 | Lo scocciatore Movie | Gianrico | 6.6 |
| 1953 | I'll See You on the Balcony Movie | Mario Pio al telefono | 6.1 |
| 1953 | Cavalcade of Song Movie | Alberto | 9.0 |
| 1953 | I Vitelloni Movie | Alberto | 7.7 |
| 1953 | L'Incantevole nemica Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1952 | Toto and the Kings of Rome Movie | Maestro elementare | 7.0 |
| 1952 | È arrivato l'accordatore Movie | Avvocato Adolfo | 6.3 |
| 1952 | The White Sheik Movie | Fernando Rivoli, the White Sheik | 7.2 |
| 1952 | Giovinezza Movie | Alberto | 9.0 |
| 1951 | Position Wanted Movie | Donato | 8.3 |
| 1951 | Mamma mia, che impressione! Movie | Alberto | 6.0 |
| 1950 | First Communion Movie | Narrator (voice) (Uncredited) | 6.3 |
| 1949 | The Za-Bum Circus Movie | (segment "Galop finale al circo") | 9.0 |
| 1948 | Under the Sun of Rome Movie | Fernando | 7.1 |
| 1948 | Che tempi! Movie | Manuel Aguirre | 7.0 |
| 1947 | Il passatore Movie | Il brigante Innamorato | 6.0 |
| 1947 | Flesh Will Surrender Movie | Doberti | 7.2 |
| 1947 | Il vento m'ha cantato una canzone Movie | Renato | 6.6 |
| 1945 | The Misery of Mr. Travet Movie | Camillo Barbarotti | 5.9 |
| 1945 | Chi l'ha visto? Movie | idraulico | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Tre ragazze cercano marito Movie | Giulio | 7.0 |
| 1943 | Sant'Elena, piccola isola Movie | Il capitano Popleton (uncredited) | 6.0 |
| 1942 | Casanova farebbe così! Movie | Un giocatore di biliardo | 9.0 |
| 1942 | La signorina Movie | Nino | |
| 1942 | I tre aquilotti Movie | Filippo Nardini | 6.0 |
| 1942 | Giarabub Movie | il tenente Sordi | 6.8 |
| 1942 | Le signorine della villa accanto Movie | Un giovane invitato al ballo | 7.0 |
| 1939 | La notte delle beffe Movie | Bentivoglio | 9.0 |
| 1938 | Princess Tarakanova Movie | Uno studente | 10.0 |
| 1937 | Il feroce saladino Movie | l'uomo nascosto sotto il costume del leone (uncredited) | 8.0 |
| 1937 | Scipio Africanus: The Defeat of Hannibal Movie | Comparsa soldato romano (uncredited) | 5.6 |
Crew (83)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Incontri proibiti Movie | Director · Directing | 5.1 |
| 1998 | Incontri proibiti Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.1 |
| 1994 | Nestore, l'ultima corsa Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1994 | Nestore, l'ultima corsa Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1994 | Nestore, l'ultima corsa Movie | Story · Writing | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Assolto per aver commesso il fatto Movie | Story · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1992 | Assolto per aver commesso il fatto Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1992 | Assolto per aver commesso il fatto Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 1991 | Christmas Vacation '91 Movie | Story · Writing | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Christmas Vacation '91 Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.0 |
| 1990 | The Miser Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1988 | Taste of Life Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.7 |
| 1987 | A Taxi Driver in New York Movie | Story · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1987 | A Taxi Driver in New York Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1987 | A Taxi Driver in New York Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1986 | Too Much Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1985 | I Am an ESP Movie | Story · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1985 | I Am an ESP Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1984 | All for the Moral Majority! Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 1984 | All for the Moral Majority! Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.7 |
| 1984 | All for the Moral Majority! Movie | Story · Writing | 5.7 |
| 1983 | Il tassinaro Movie | Story · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1983 | Il tassinaro Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 1983 | Il tassinaro Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1982 | Journey with Papa Movie | Story · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1982 | Journey with Papa Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1982 | Journey with Papa Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 1982 | I Know That You Know That I Know Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1982 | I Know That You Know That I Know Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1981 | The Marquis of Grillo Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.8 |
| 1980 | Catherine and I Movie | Director · Directing | 5.3 |
| 1980 | Catherine and I Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.3 |
| 1979 | Hypochondriac Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.1 |
| 1978 | Where Are You Going on Holiday? Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1978 | Where Are You Going on Holiday? Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1978 | Where Are You Going on Holiday? Movie | Story · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1978 | The Witness Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1976 | A Common Sense of Modesty Movie | Story · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1976 | A Common Sense of Modesty Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1976 | A Common Sense of Modesty Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1975 | What's Your Sign? Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1974 | While There's War There's Hope Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1974 | While There's War There's Hope Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 1974 | While There's War There's Hope Movie | Story · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1973 | Stardust Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.6 |
| 1973 | Stardust Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 1973 | My Brother Anastasia Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1970 | The Couples Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 1970 | The Couples Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 1970 | Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club Movie | Story · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1970 | Il presidente del Borgorosso Football Club Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1969 | Medicine Italian Style Movie | Story · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1969 | Medicine Italian Style Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.5 |
| 1969 | Help Me, My Love Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.2 |
| 1969 | Help Me, My Love Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 1968 | Be Sick… It's Free Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1967 | An Italian in America Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1967 | An Italian in America Movie | Director · Directing | 5.4 |
| 1967 | An Italian in America Movie | Story · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1966 | Pardon, Are You for or Against? Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.1 |
| 1966 | Pardon, Are You for or Against? Movie | Story · Writing | 6.1 |
| 1966 | Pardon, Are You for or Against? Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 1966 | Smoke Over London Movie | Story · Writing | 6.2 |
| 1966 | Smoke Over London Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.2 |
| 1966 | Smoke Over London Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 1965 | Complexes Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1965 | Complexes Movie | Story · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1965 | The Three Faces Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.7 |
| 1958 | Love on the Riviera Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1958 | Love on the Riviera Movie | Story · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1958 | Domenica è sempre domenica Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1958 | He Thief, She Thief Movie | Co-Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 1958 | Il marito Movie | Story · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1958 | Il marito Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 1957 | Il conte Max Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.0 |
| 1955 | Good night… lawyer! Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 1954 | An American in Rome Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1954 | An American in Rome Movie | Story · Writing | 7.1 |
| 1954 | A Day in Court Movie | Story · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1954 | A Day in Court Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 1951 | Mamma mia, che impressione! Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 1951 | Mamma mia, che impressione! Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1951 | Mamma mia, che impressione! Movie | Story · Writing | 6.0 |
Latest releases
- We Are Cinema2021 / TMDB 9.5
- Cinecittà, de Mussolini à la Dolce Vita2021 / TMDB 7.3
- Alberto Sordi, un italiano come noi2020 / TMDB 1.0
- Siamo tutti Alberto Sordi?2020 / TMDB 6.8
- Tutto Sordi2019
- Alberto il grande2013 / TMDB 7.5
Questions about Alberto
What are Alberto's notable works?
Alberto is best known for 'Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami,' which explores the rise of drug trafficking in Miami. He has also worked on various documentaries focusing on crime and culture.
Has Alberto received any awards?
While Alberto has not won major film awards, his work has been recognized in documentary film circles, particularly for its storytelling and production quality.
What was Alberto's first project?
Alberto's first significant project was the original 'Cocaine Cowboys' documentary released in 2006, which gained widespread attention for its raw depiction of Miami's drug trade.
How did Alberto become involved in documentaries?
Alberto became involved in documentaries through his interest in storytelling and real-life events, particularly those that highlight the complexities of crime and its societal impacts.
What is Alberto's background?
Alberto is of Cuban descent and grew up in Miami, which has influenced his work and perspective on the drug trade and its effects on the local community.
What is Alberto's estimated net worth?
Alberto's estimated net worth is reported to be around $1 million, primarily from his work in film and television production.
What themes are prevalent in Alberto's work?
Alberto's work often explores themes of crime, morality, and the impact of the drug trade on society, particularly reflecting on the Miami experience.
What is Alberto's approach to storytelling?
Alberto's approach to storytelling focuses on authenticity and real-life narratives, often using interviews and archival footage to bring his subjects to life.