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Alum directs film following life and disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta

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He went from being the son of a peach picker to being a lawyer, activist and novelist. And yet, Oscar Zeta Acosta is oftentimes known simply for the fictional character based off him, said alumnus Phillip Rodriguez.

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Alum directs film following life and disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta

By Breanna Andrews, Eli Countryman

Nov. 7, 2018 10:59 p.m.