Synopsis:
Mr. Freelance is about Luis Ramirez who works in the Duck Athletic Fund. He went from working on managing suites at Pk Park and Autzen stadium to working on fundraising for the athletic department. Luis is from Nyssa, Oregon, but has family ties that go back to Jalisco, Mexico. His roots run deep with his grandfather migrating over through the Bracero program. His grandpa’s lifestyle of hard work and dedication inspired Luis’ father to work hard as well to provide for his family. Luis’ father love for sports instilled in him a love of soccer and baseball and it inspired Luis to become a sportswriter in college. In this film, Luis speaks about his journey as a journalism student, and the difficulties he faced in the Journalism School at the University of Oregon, including the positive outcome of his experiences. Luis became a prominent sportswriter in the Salem and Springfield area and has since moved to impact his alma mater by raising money for what he loves most, the Oregon Ducks!
Producer’s Bio:
Logan Mercado is an undergraduate student at the University of Oregon. Logan is a senior majoring in Anthropology and will graduate summer 2024. He also plays baseball for the University of Oregon.
