The Present

This 2D feature “animentary” features three personal stories about immigrant youth to highlight the complexities and challenges they face today. Voiced by the actual children and their families, the stories are woven together by spoken word poet José Eduardo Aguilar, also known as Lalo “El Deportee,” the film’s host and MC whose vibrant “Spanglish” breaks codes, switches standards, and pushes the viewer to decipher his poems.

Celia is a collector of many things. This time she shows some of her 235 nativity scenes made by Mexican traditional crafts-artist. This is the first portrait of a personal series about “Inspiring Mexican Women”

What will become of us when our parents grow old? Carlos Hagerman faces this question by creating a loving portrait of Oscar and Doris, who for many years have worked providing education opportunities in rural Mexico. Now, it’s the time for the take over by Enedino and Isabel, two indigenous youngsters that have followed their steps. A reflection on the possibilities to transform your life through the idea of learning and teaching.