Southwestern College will host a screening of the documentary "We Still Here/Nos Tenemos'' on Tuesday, followed by a second screening on Friday.
The documentary portrays the "resilience, strength, and determination of Puerto Rico's young residents leading recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria,” according to a press release. The film was premiered on October 2, just before the four-year anniversary of the hurricane.
The documentary introduces the youth of Comerío, Puerto Rico navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which brought an unprecedented level of devastation to an island already in an 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 finding themselves traveling to Washington D.C. to protest in the halls of Congress.
Following the film, a Q&A with director Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi at the Performing Arts Center, Southwestern Community College District, 900 Otay Lakes Road.
The documentary opens for SWC students and employees on April 12 from 11:45 A.M. to 1:15 P.M. Community members may view the film on April 14 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
To register, visit https://swc-westillhere.eventbrite.com.
