Amy’s Month – May 2026
This month we are celebrating Amy.
A few days ago we celebrated Amy’s birthday. It is a good moment to remember her contributions to our history in cinema.
In 2005, Amy embarked on a journey to Bolivia, marking a significant moment 21 years ago. She was accompanied by an Irish friend who planned to visit La Paz briefly before continuing to Santiago, Chile, where he had accepted a position at a financial company. Amy was planning to live in Santiago for sometime.
During their stay in La Paz, Amy and her friend decided to dine at a popular restaurant. This establishment was well known and often frequented by foreigners, offering a unique glimpse into the local culture and atmosphere.
Upon entering the restaurant, Amy and her friend noticed a small table near the entrance displaying several fliers. Their curiosity was piqued by the content of these fliers, which announced a casting call seeking three actors from the United States. The roles to be filled were for doctors credited with discovering a new disease in Bolivia in the late 50s early 60s. The Irish friend found the opportunity particularly intriguing, though he realized he was not eligible, as the casting specifically required North American actors.
Despite knowing the casting was intended for American actors, the Irish friend decided to try his luck and attend the audition. With curiosity and a sense of adventure, both Amy and her companion made their way to the location of the casting call.
Upon arrival, they rang the bell, aware that their chances might be slim given the requirements. Their optimism was tempered by a realistic expectation of what might happen.
They rang the bell, perhaps with little hope of success.
A man with long hair opened the door to the large house, which was situated near a bridge. The Irish friend, speaking with his distinctive and heavy accent timidly said: “We came for the casting of the American doctors”. The host, somewhat annoyed, pointed out that “obviously you are not American“. However, Amy intervened, “I can help him” she said “I’m American, I can help him perfect the accent for the role” she added.
The long haired man welcomed Amy and her friend inside, gesturing for them to enter. Unbeknownst to them, this simple invitation marked the beginning of a profound transformation in both Jac, the host, life and that of Amy. The encounter would set in motion events that neither could have anticipated, forever altering their paths.
Over the following ten years, Amy and Jac, the young woman and the long haired man, collaborated on more than twenty films. Some of these projects were showcased at festivals and featured in international magazines. Their consistent partnership and creative achievements helped to firmly establish both Amy and Jac’s reputations within the industry.
And it all began with a flier on a table at a restaurant.
Incidentally, the film they both ended up working in was a docu-drama for National Geographic titled Outbreak – The Curse of the Black Typhus, it centers on a rat borne viral outbreak in a Bolivian town, that caused the death of over 2500 people in a town of 5,000. This virus was called Machupo Virus, named after the river in the town where it happened. It is similar to the now famous Hanta virus that killed three people and made dozens sick in cruise ship recently.
A second documentary was produced with this subject titled Vientos Negros (Dark Winds) which you can stream at our streaming channel.
You can buy all of her films at
https://movies.redfeline.com
You can stream her movies at
https://stream.redfeline.com
You can read some reviews of her films and interviews here:
https://obscurevideoanddvd.blogspot.com/2013/05/more-of-sexy-amy-hesketh.html
