
Juan C. Dávila
Directing
Biography
Juan C. Dávila was born on June 20, 1988 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He is a producer and director, known for Simulacros de liberación (2021), Vieques: una batalla inconclusa (2015) and Latinos are Essential (2020).
Known For

In the wake of climate change, a new social movement emerges in Puerto Rico to protest austerity measures imposed by US colonial forces.
Simulacros de liberación

For more than 60 years the United States Navy used the island of Vieques to test weapons and train soldiers. Ever since the Navy occupied the island, the inhabitants opposed their presence. Finally, after decades of resistance and struggle, the United States Armed Forces were forced to leave the island and cease all military practices on its surroundings. Now, more than a decade after the Navy’s questionable departure, the islanders are demanding the US Government to fully decontaminate and give back the terrains exploited. Unsatisfied with the little commitment from Federal Agencies to assume responsibilities, the Viequenses face a new struggle to demand justice within their lands.
Vieques: una batalla inconclusa

In the Caribbean island of Vieques, climate change is making fishing more difficult. Farmers of the Sea follows the daily life of artisanal and recreational fishermen as they adapt to new challenges to get their catch and notice a decline in fish populations. Pedro and his crew need to go further into the sea to find the lobsters they catch to make a living, and Cecilia, along with her partner, needs to wait longer hours at the pier to barely catch any fish. Meanwhile, younger generations of Viequenses dream of becoming fishermen.
Farmers of the Sea

In Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, a group of environmentalists have occupied Camp Pa'l Pueblo Beaches for over six years to prevent the expansion of a hotel chain from limiting public access to the beach and impacting the region's natural resources.
Compañeros de lucha

A group of rebels capture a political adversary. This adversary is a member of the House of Representatives, and he takes them to a dispute of whether to kill him or not.
Conversión

A young prostitute is used to arrest a young terrorist.
El lado oscuro de las arañas
A drug dealer finds himself in a hurry, after he forgot a delivery of cocaine to one of his most important clients.
La entrega

Based in Puerto Rico, it explores the challenges that young laborers face as they search for secure and stable jobs. This documentary follows the lives of a diverse group of young college graduates trying to develop their careers in a country with an ongoing financial crisis.
La generación del estanbai

After alcoholism and prison, the only thing that helps Curtis Reliford sleep at night is helping others.