S u manera de contar historias, su propuesta visual combinadas con su metódica dirección actoral y la obsesión por la estructura están en perfecta armonia en  “El Chata”, su opera prima, que tras recibir varios premios en numeros festivales internacionales sitúa a Gustavo Ramos Perales en el panorama de cine latinoameriano.

S amuel could have been, in the immortal words of Marlon Brando’s Terry Molloy in “On the Waterfront,” a contender. Life has delivered its blows, both in and outside the ring. Now out of prison, Samuel can only find work as a sparring partner or “chata.” He wants to prove himself in the ring once again. He also wants to be a better father and husband. Ramos Perales’ feature debut is hard-boiled and claustrophobic, and further proof that Puerto Rico’s indie film scene is thriving against all odds.