Roberto Sendoya Escobar: My Story
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Be part of a wild and unforgettable evening with Roberto Sendoya Escobar, now an artist living in Majorca and author of First Born, who will talk about living in the shadow of the infamous Pablo Escobar, the billionaire Colombian cocaine baron, who was the founder and sole leader of the Medellín Cartel.
In this high-octane event, Roberto will share his harrowing experiences of surviving a traumatic childhood, including the brutal death of his 14-year old mother in Colombia, as well as the impact of the Narcos legacy (which went on to become a hit Netflix series), and what it means to bear the weight of infamy passed down from the tyrannical narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar, who was born 75 years ago and who died in a violent shoot-out in 1993.
Through candid storytelling and personal reflections, Roberto Sendoya Escobar will delve into the dark realities of his unconventional upbringing, as well as the violent world of the drug trade, and his journey towards finding peace and purpose beyond Pablo’s notorious empire.
This is a rare opportunity to hear a first-hand account of life inside one of the world’s most infamous criminal families. If you're fascinated by true crime stories, personal resilience, or the complex dynamics of legacy and identity, this event is not to be missed.
This event will be chaired by Lara Johnson-Wheeler, an arts and fashion journalist.
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Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of books, ideas, reading and writing in many magical forms. This year's festival has been curated by award-winning author and journalist Sophie Haydock. Sophie is our new Curator: Books, Ideas and Community.
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This year's festival is for everyone and we want to make it possible for more people than ever before to be able to come together and enjoy a packed festival. To make this possible we have introduced a £5 ticket. This is a no questions asked ticket for those that may be struggling to afford events and performances.
Or grab a festival pass and enjoy the whole festival for just £140. Click here to book your festival pass
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We thank our sponsors Eurotunnel, Friends of the Folkestone Book Festival and our Education Partner Canterbury Christ Church University for making this year's festival possible.
Creative Folkestone is also supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Kent County Council and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.