#Darien

Tatiana Rojas Ponce

2023 / 35 minutes
United States / United States
Spanish with English Subtitles

Best Student Film — Winner

Countless migrants embark on the treacherous journey from South and Central America to reach the USA, with many documenting their experiences on social media. Venezuelan filmmaker Tatiana Rojas, searching for meaningful ways to assist those arriving in New York from her homeland, encounters Paola and Emily. They share stories, videos, and reflections of their harrowing journey through the Darien jungle on their way to the United States.