La Perla After Maria

Maria was the most damaging hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in almost 100 years. The storm hit the island early on Wednesday September 20th leaving everyone without electric power, water, and communication for weeks. Three months later, people from La Perla remember the worst event of their lives and recall finding the courage to go on, led by a newfound community bond. La Perla is the historical, famous/infamous small “barrio” outside the walls of Old San Juan. This film is a reflection on the tenderness of life, and the healing power of collective unity and kindness in the face of tragedy. A visual poem dedicated to the people of La Perla and the archipelago of Puerto Rico.