The Sons of Mapes

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“The Sons of Mapes” unveils a hidden chapter of Texas sports history: the University of Corpus Christi Tarpons, the only all-Latin American and Caribbean collegiate tennis program in the U.S. during the 1960s and 70s. The film intimately portrays the director’s Afro-Caribbean father, Humphrey, from his youth in Curaçao to his collegiate success in South Texas, and his close bond with coach Robert Mapes. Forty years later, Humphrey reunites with his teammates to honor their ailing coach. “Mapes” is a tale of love, faith, perseverance, and the enduring bonds of family and friendship.

2018 Lone Star Sports EMMY® Award Winner For Outstanding Achievement - Documentary

2018 Lone Star Sports EMMY® Award Nominee For Outstanding Achievement - Director

Selected to over 60 festivals and recipient of 15+ awards and special honors

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Screening & Award Highlights

  • Winner – Best Documentary Short – Festival Mundial de Cine Independiente de Quito (Ecuador, 2017)
  • Winner – Best Short Documentary – Movies4Movies Film Festival (USA, 2017)
  • Winner – Award of Commendation – Canada Shorts Film Festival (Canada, 2017)
  • Winner – Award of Merit for Documentary Short – Best Shorts Competition (USA, 2017)
  • Festival Cinematográfico de Mérida (Mexico, 2017)
  • CaribbeanLens International Film Festival (USA, 2017)
  • Festival Internacional de Cortometrajes Independientes (Venezuela, 2017)
  • Lanús Festival Internacional de Cine (Argentina, 2017)
  • Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival (Japan, 2017)
  • International Tour Film Festival (Italy, 2017)
  • Goa Short Film Festival (India, 2017)
  • Move Me Productions Film Festival (Belgium, 2017)
  • Shortlisted – Best Director – China International New Media Short Film Festival (China, 2016)
  • Nominee – Best Documentary Film – Vaughn Film Festival (Canada, 2016)
  • Martinique International Film Festival (Martinique, 2016)
  • San Antonio Film Festival (USA, 2016)
  • Knoxville Film Festival (USA, 2015)
  • Festival International du Film PanAfricain de Cannes (France, 2015)
  • Winner – Platinum Remi Award for Sports – WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival (USA, 2015)
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