In the Dominican Republic, baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. This short documentary follows teenager Derrick Aquino among other teenage players at Elevate Baseball Academy, as they push forward with unmatched resolve.

What does it mean to see yourself through your own eyes, when you’ve almost never been shown? La Panameñita is an intimate portrait of Alessandra, a young Black Panamanian woman who turns her daily life into an act of creation. Through art, music, and imagery, she shapes her identity as both a political and poetic gesture.