We Still Here / Nos Tenemos

2811 Mount Rainier Drive South,Seattle WA 98144

11 October, 2022

Description

We Still Here / Nos Tenemos Official Selection Feature Documentary Co-Presented by Meaningful Movies Project Rated: G Country: Puerto Rico Director: Carlos Oteyza Genre: Social Issues Year: 2021 Running Time: 54 minutes Spanish & English w/ English subtitles Synopsis: We Still Here 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.