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Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is Elena about?
Elena is a documentary. Elena, a young girl in the Dominican Republic, faces the threat of losing her legal residency due to a complex bureaucratic system. Her family must secure essential documents to avoid statelessness, a situation affecting over 200,000 people since a 2013 Supreme Court ruling retroactively stripped citizenship from those with Haitian parents. The film addresses the historical context of anti-black racism, tracing back to the 1937 massacre of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent by the Dominican army.
When was Elena released?
Elena was released in 2021.
How long is Elena?
Elena has a runtime of 32 minutes.
What genre is Elena?
Elena is classified as History.
What topics does Elena cover?
Elena explores topics including racial-justice, migration-policy.