Pedro (2008 film)

Pedro is a 2008 biographical film directed by Nick Oceano, chronicling the life of Pedro Zamora, a Cuban-American AIDS activist who gained fame as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco in 1994. The film stars Alex Loynaz as Zamora and focuses on his journey from childhood through his activism and his time on The Real World, ultimately leading to his death from AIDS-related complications shortly after the show finished airing.

The film delves into Zamora's personal life, including his relationships and his struggle with his HIV diagnosis. It also portrays his efforts to raise awareness about AIDS and safe sex practices, both within the Latino community and on a national scale. The film uses archival footage and reenactments to tell Zamora's story.

Pedro premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Loynaz's performance and the film's sensitive portrayal of Zamora's life and activism. The film was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and was broadcast on MTV and VH1 in 2009.