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Podcast: The Collection with Brad Gilmore
Episode: Sarah Cortez, "Long Shadows"
Description: Poet, author, and performer Sarah Cortez shines in Long Shadows, bringing her signature depth and precision to the screen. Known for her lyrical voice and fearless storytelling, Cortez channels the same authenticity that defines her written work into a performance steeped in quiet power. With roots in both law enforcement and literature, she approaches each role with a rare combination of grit and grace—grounded in realism, yet alive with emotional nuance. Long Shadowsshowcases Cortez at her most compelling, blurring the line between poet and performer as she explores the weight of memory and identity through a distinctly human lens.