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Frederick is working on film, music and audiovisual art projects. He recently co-directed “The Utopians,” a mini series released by the Barbican Centre in 2022.

Posts tagged "Latin America"
Ballet and Bullets: Dancing Out of the Favela

Ballet and Bullets: Dancing Out of the Favela

VICE: A group of young ballerinas from one of the most violent favelas in Rio de Janeiro use dance to strive for a brighter future.
Send in the Clones

Send in the Clones

RHAPSODY: With help from elite geneticists, the greatest polo player in the world – Argentina’s Adolfo Cambiaso – is pushing his sport into the realm of science fiction by re-creating champion horses.
The High Priestess of Salvador

The High Priestess of Salvador

CNN / MONOCLE 24: In the heart of Bahia, practitioners of Candomblé face daily discrimination from society at large. But the graceful leader of the city center’s only temple remains strong.
A revolution for Argentine wine?

A revolution for Argentine wine?

EMERGE 85 LAB: A slump in consumption, poor harvests, rising prices and a host of economic issues are forcing Argentina’s master winemakers to radically rethink their industry.
Brazilians use apps to dodge gun violence

Brazilians use apps to dodge gun violence

NBC LEFT FIELD / WIRED / MONOCLE 24: As violence rises in Rio de Janeiro, people are using mobile apps and crowdsourced data to help each other stay safe by sharing information about shootouts in real time.
Turning a page: The Banca Tatuí newsstand

Turning a page: The Banca Tatuí newsstand

MONOCLE: A kiosk for small publishers has become the spiritual home of Brazil’s indie intellectual scene, catalyzing positive change in its neighborhood at the same time.
Fuerza Bruta

Fuerza Bruta

MONOCLE 24: The cult international show from Buenos Aires has been described as immersive theater, physical theater or action theater – and it's also moved into the world of advertising.
Uruguay’s open prison

Uruguay’s open prison

BBC NEWS: At Punta de Rieles, inmates can set up businesses, start rock bands and circulate freely – with the goal of helping them reintegrate into society when their sentences have been served.
Latin American cinema stars in Mar del Plata

Latin American cinema stars in Mar del Plata

MONOCLE 24: Filmmakers and cinema lovers from around the world congregated in one of Argentina’s most popular beach resorts for an expansive festival that is famed for its progressive, open mentality.
Found in Ecuador: A Time Capsule for the Ears

Found in Ecuador: A Time Capsule for the Ears

THE NEW YORK TIMES: After his grandfather’s death, a music producer finds a trove of almost perfectly preserved audiotapes representing a vital chapter of Ecuador’s musical history.
My dad the narco kingpin

My dad the narco kingpin

THE SUNDAY TIMES: When Pablo Escobar’s reign came to a bloody end, his family barely escaped the carnage. Now his son has opened a window into this decadent, dangerous world with a fascinating new book.
The cinematic magic of Caliwood

The cinematic magic of Caliwood

BBC NEWS: More than 600 exhibits are on display at Colombia’s first cinema museum, run by two avid collectors with no shortage of stories.