Marisol Medina-Cadena
Marisol Medina Cadena makes short films about memory, family histories, and the borderland experience of being Latinx in the U.S.
Although the right to land and property is at the core of American values, few in the U.S. have access to land ownership or quality housing. This timeline from 1600s to present traces displacement, urban renewal, and housing discrimination.
In these uncertain political times, art is necessary, as art can be uplifting, informative, and even transformative. “Visions From the Inside” challenges the anti-immigrant sentiment that long existed before the 2016 presidential election.
"American DREAMers" follows seven Latino/a trailblazers pursuing a cause greater than themselves, calling on people across the nation to pressure politicians to pass legislation that would grant citizenship for undocumented youth.
What started off as a performance art piece at the L.A. River, has grown into a multidimensional nonprofit, which aims to restore the L.A. River.
In a time when Día de los Muertos is being misrepresented due to its commercialization as “Mexican Halloween,” the “Noche de Ofrenda” event reminded those who attended of the true meaning of Día de los Muertos.