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A curly-haired woman stands near a Christmas tree, inspecting a small wrapped gift.

Madrina

  Missy Hernandez

  U.S.     8 minutes

Synopsis

A conflicted woman returns home for the holidays after two years of no contact. Under the leering eyes of family, she regains her voice in defense of herself and her autonomy. When she gets kicked out of Christmas dinner, she cherishes her one remaining connection with her godmother.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.

  

 English 

Film Credits

  •   Miguel Silveira
  •   Miguel Silveira
  •   Miguel Silveira
  •   Alejandro Marin
  •   Magdaliz Rivera, Maria de la Caridad
  •   Francis Rodriguez
  •   https://www.missyhernandez.com/madrina-short-film

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