Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival 2020

SCA Who Are You? Program 1: Where We Belong & Dear Homeland

Expired October 19, 2020 6:59 AM
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Who Are We as communities? This program looks at our identity within our communities and how our communities are defined.

Dear Homeland tells the story of Mexican singer/songwriter Diana Gameros coming of age in the United States while finding her voice as an artist. Told in large part through her hauntingly beautiful music, her 20-year journey takes her from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to San Francisco, California, where we watch Diana assert herself as not only a musician, but as an immigrant and advocate for immigrant rights. Through music, she finds the courage to share her own story of being undocumented, channeling her fears and the weight of her separation from her family into powerful songs.This lyrical and poetic film gives audiences a unique look into the challenges, aspirations and opportunities Diana experiences, providing a counter-narrative to the dehumanizing language that dominates present-day narratives about immigrants. Dear Homeland is a deep reflection on family, resilience and what it means to call a place home.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    58 minutes
  • Language
    English, Spanish
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Claudia Escobar
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