Documentary
“Traces of Home” Directed by Colette Ghunim, Kartemquin Films.
Traces of Home is a feature documentary that explores migration, trauma, and identity through an intimate family journey. In order to discover her cultural roots, filmmaker Colette Ghunim embarks on a trip with her parents to find their ancestral homes in Mexico and Palestine they were forced to leave decades ago.
Shirley Chisholm: A Groundbreaking Legacy A+E Networks
In 1968 Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, and in 1972 she was the first Black major party candidate to run for president. But beyond being a first, who was Shirley Chisholm? And how does her legacy impact us all today? 7min
Cinta Amarilla/Yellow Tape
Co-editor for 25 min film that centers on centers on Beatriz González’s monumental public artwork Auras Anónimas, an installation of 8,957 tombstones in Bogotá’s central cemetery featuring silhouettes of those that died due to armed conflict in Colombia’s civil war. Theatrical run and premiere at The Shed
Greyfields
An abandoned mall in Ohio was revived back to life by over twenty churches that rent the space. The mall faces possible demolition in face of a vibrant, predominantly Black Gospel community that is working hard to keep it alive. Seeking finishing funds. 20 minutes
The Rights of Butterflies
Katya is an undocumented student who shares her struggles in pursuing higher education in Maryland. The film was followed with discussions led by immigrant rights organizers who encouraged people to vote for the DREAM ACT. The DREAM ACT successfully passed the following year. Selected for the AFI SILVERDOCS FILM Festival, youth selection, and was featured on the WASHINGTON POST. 25 min.