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Deep Dive: Teta (2017)

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Teta
Teta is a short documentary film written, directed, and produced by Alexandra Hidalgo. The film tells the personal story of Hidalgo, a working mother, as she nurses her youngest son, Santiago, for twenty-two months. This intimate portrayal captures the complexities of motherhood and the bond between mother and child. Premiering at the Cultural Rhetorics conference at Michigan State University in 2016, Teta has been featured in various film festivals, including the Capital City Film Festival and the Boston Latino International Film Festival. The film's narrative is grounded in personal experience, providing a unique perspective on parenting and breastfeeding.

Why Watch

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

Did You Know

•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.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsParents and caregiversFilm festival attendees