Mateo, an 18-year-old from Mexico, considers abandoning his life in America to return to the place he once belonged, but the presence of his new friends challenges him to accept a new reality.

Volador

Through a conversation with photographer Winston Vargas, we explore the evolution of the Dominican community that migrated from one island to another. We witness through his gaze the peculiar experience of the diaspora in Washington Heights, but most importantly the effect of the community on its new environment. Apart from addressing Dominican identity, Winston confronts the difficulties of adapting, their resilience and the value of documenting and visually expressing their presence over the years.

AQUÍ Y ALLÁ

Daniela “Dani” Mazariegos explores her cultural roots by learning more about her beloved grandfather, Compi. She discovers how her family’s past shapes her identity.

RAÍCES: Culture Connected By Roots

A third generation gang member confronts and unpacks the trauma, addiction, violence and incarceration that consumed his life before he was able to break the cycle with the help of a mentor.

Lost In The Barrio

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