Kiko

Screened at FCFF 2024

Year 2024
Country USA
Runtime 16 min
Director Aaron Peterson
Notes Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Adult Language
Topics

Film Synopsis

Kiko is the Keweenaw’s favorite Brazilian Yooper. He rides bikes, plays accordion, makes a little trouble and tells truths we all probably need to hear. A collaboration of Aaron Peterson Studios and Points North Podcast.

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