
“We Still Here / Nos Tenemos” introduces the incredible youth of Comerío, Puerto Rico navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a disaster that brought an unprecedented level of devastation to an island already in economic and political crisis. In the lush mountains in the center of Puerto Rico, 24-year-old Mariangelie Ortiz leads a group of young residents who never thought they would become the leaders of their community, nonetheless find themselves traveling to Washington D.C. to protest in the halls of Congress. Follow them in this coming of age story to find their power and begin creating a sustainable future for themselves and their community.
- Year2021
- Runtime60 minutes
- LanguageSpanish, English
- CountryPuerto Rico, USA
- PremiereSan Diego
- DirectorEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
- ScreenwriterMariangeli Ortiz, Ana Castillo Muñoz
- ProducerEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Mensajeros De Palomas, Michael Shawn Cordero,
- CastMariangeli Ortiz, Jerriel (Yeyo ) Cátala, Sofía Unanue, Anthony Ramos, Dianne Morales
- CinematographerEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Paul Moulier Sepulveda, Jerriel ‘Yeyo’ Catalan Lopez, Michael Shawn Cordero
- EditorMario Rubén Carrión, Michael Shawn Cordero
- MusicEl Hijo De Borikén con El S, El Individuo, ÌFÉ
“We Still Here / Nos Tenemos” introduces the incredible youth of Comerío, Puerto Rico navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a disaster that brought an unprecedented level of devastation to an island already in economic and political crisis. In the lush mountains in the center of Puerto Rico, 24-year-old Mariangelie Ortiz leads a group of young residents who never thought they would become the leaders of their community, nonetheless find themselves traveling to Washington D.C. to protest in the halls of Congress. Follow them in this coming of age story to find their power and begin creating a sustainable future for themselves and their community.
- Year2021
- Runtime60 minutes
- LanguageSpanish, English
- CountryPuerto Rico, USA
- PremiereSan Diego
- DirectorEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi
- ScreenwriterMariangeli Ortiz, Ana Castillo Muñoz
- ProducerEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Mensajeros De Palomas, Michael Shawn Cordero,
- CastMariangeli Ortiz, Jerriel (Yeyo ) Cátala, Sofía Unanue, Anthony Ramos, Dianne Morales
- CinematographerEli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Paul Moulier Sepulveda, Jerriel ‘Yeyo’ Catalan Lopez, Michael Shawn Cordero
- EditorMario Rubén Carrión, Michael Shawn Cordero
- MusicEl Hijo De Borikén con El S, El Individuo, ÌFÉ