A man tries to cope with the death of his sister, but cannot because he must continue working with the illegal business of bringing undocumented immigrants from Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico.
When Body Image Activist Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional before-and-after photo in 2013 it was seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and sparked an international media frenzy. EMBRACE follows Taryn's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
“100 Sones Cubanos” follows the popularity and dissemination of the “son” musical tradition throughout Cuba. Using academic experts and man-on-the-street interviews, the film traces the familial and regional roots of this song style around the country and beyond. How has such a region-specific style defied borders As one musician states with pride and happiness: “It’s very aut...
"The West is not in the West. It is a project, not a place."
Edouard Glissant, Caribbean Discourse
More five centuries ago, the sky turned grey, as a rain of arrows followed the arrival of the Spaniards to Lago Enriquillo; this is the location where Ana Vaz shot Amérika : Bay of Arrows (2016). A major water reserve located in Dominican Republic, Lago Enriquillo witnessed the fi...
Noeli and her boyfriend earn their living from the tourists in a beach town in the Dominican Republic. When Noeli meets Anne, a mature French woman who promises to take her to Europe, she must decide whether to stay with her loved one or to leave in the hope of a better future. (Tiff 2014)
