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Deep Dive: Beba (2022)

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Beba
Beba is a documentary film directed, written, and produced by Rebeca Huntt, focusing on her experiences as a young Afro-Latina confronting historical and generational trauma. The film centers on her family background, detailing her dark-skinned Dominican father's rise from poverty and her light-skinned Venezuelan mother's immigrant experience in New York. The narrative captures the complexities of living in a rent-controlled one-bedroom apartment with five family members, highlighting the tensions and dynamics within the household. The film also examines Huntt's time at Bard College, where she navigates social circles divided by race and class. Through her personal reflections and observations, she addresses the psychic wounds inflicted by family members and the broader societal issues surrounding race. The film's approach is introspective, focusing on Huntt's perspective while also critiquing the limitations of a narrow viewpoint.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Rebeca Huntt's Afro-Latina perspective on race.
  • •See family dynamics in a rent-controlled NYC apartment.
  • •Find out about Huntt's experiences at Bard College.

Did You Know

•Beba premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2021.
•The film received an 83% positive rating from 36 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
•Beba was released in the United States on June 24, 2022.
•Metacritic assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100 based on 13 critics.

Perfect For

Afro-Latina narrativesDocumentary filmmakingRace and identity discussions