Alexandra Hidalgo, a working mother, narrates her experience of nursing her youngest son, Santiago, for twenty-two months. The film features footage captured by her husband, documenting the intimate moments from Santiago's first nursing session shortly after birth to his last as a toddler. Teta, which premiered at Michigan State University in 2016, reflects on the emotional connections formed through nursing within the family. The documentary has received multiple awards, including Best Documentary Film at the 2018 Jaipur International Film Festival.

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Meet Alexandra Hidalgo, a working mother.
See a personal story of breastfeeding for 22 months.
Follow Teta's journey through multiple film festivals.

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Teta won the Best Documentary Film Award at the 10th Jaipur International Film Festival in 2018.
The film received an Honorable Mention at the United Latino Film Festival in 2017.
It won Best Documentary Short Film at the Five Continents International Film Festival in 2017.
The film has a runtime of 26 minutes.

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Teta was written, directed, and produced by Alexandra Hidalgo.

What is the runtime of the documentary Teta?

Teta has a duration of 26 minutes.

What awards did Teta win?

Teta won the Best Documentary Film Award at the 10th Jaipur International Film Festival in 2018 and received an Honorable Mention at the United Latino Film Festival in 2017.

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