In 2002, Ana, at the age of 24, began teaching dance classes in La Cava, a low-income neighborhood. There he meets 6-year-old Maria. In 2010, they make the decision to make a dance piece where both will participate in the creation as colleagues. But something unexpected happens and they have to suspend it; Ana, 33 years old, is pregnant and María, 16 years old, is also pregnant. Today, already mothers, they come together again to give shape to the work.
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Meeka becoming an official heir is the most likely going to happen. But if you are expecting to see a movie about Meeka’s perseverance and eventual ascent to the throne, prepare to be deeply disappointed.
Unlike other documentaries about Princess Diana, Perkins’ film, 'The Princess', is an entire documentary consisting of media coverage and public opinion, rather than a typical series of people interviewed with firsthand experience of the Princess. 'The Princess' beautifully depicts how we perceive Diana as a media figure rather than a real person, specifically creating her persona as a fairytale figure turned saint and icon.
The short documentary and second place winner of the Incluvie Short Film Festival, Gender Outlaw: A Bodysurfing Story, challenges any simplistic understanding of trans people.
The second episode of the highly anticipated Afrofuturism series delivers with a high-speed race teaching us to go far beyond just accepting ourselves.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.
Hustlers was meant to be a film about female empowerment. And it was, to a certain extent. I expected and wanted this to be a kickass and complex film of sexy women who use their confidence, skills, and wits towards a brilliant plan to get revenge on the Wall Street guys who wronged them.
