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202093 minGdocumentary

Climate Change Social Inequality

Landfall

202093 minGdocumentary

After Hurricane María, the international community's attention shifted away from Puerto Rico, leaving the island to face its recovery alone.

Climate Change Social Inequality

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Cecilia Aldarondo

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After Hurricane María, the international community's attention shifted away from Puerto Rico, leaving the island to face its recovery alone.

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Cecilia Aldarondo

Cecilia Aldarondodirector

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Puerto Rico faced devastation after Hurricane María in 2017. As news crews departed, local communities began their recovery efforts. Director Cecilia Aldarondo recorded the aftermath over a three-year span. Residents worked to rebuild their lives and infrastructure. The film addresses the challenges faced by these communities and the social inequality that worsened post-disaster. It offers a look at the determination and unity among people as they strive to move forward.

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