2021 Films

Next Gen Student Films

Two ghostly figures are drawn on a crumpled paper background. The left figure has negative words like "shallow," "ugly," "annoying," and "obsessed" written all over. The right figure, embodying the harsh realities of body image issues, is labeled with words like "always eating," "fat," and "lazy.

The Weight of the World

A Film by Lora F., The Representation Project, 2021

Our culture innodates young people daily with messages ascribing value to possessing the idealized “perfect body.” This short documentary film explores the harm of seeking perfection and advocates for self-love and appreciation of all bodies. CW: This film discusses weight, eating disorders, dieting, and body image.

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A woman wearing a checkered pink apron sits indoors, facing the camera. The background features various household items, including hanging utensils and cloth. The lighting is soft, creating a homely atmosphere reminiscent of Tlin-Kelnamike-No-Lola-(My-Grandmothers-Memories).

Tlin Kelnamike No Lola (My Grandmothers Memories)

A Film by Jocelyn V., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short documentary film, Jocelyn interviews her grandmother about growing up in the town of Copalillo in Guerrero, Mexico, in the seventies and eighties. Her grandmother recounts losing her father at a young age, getting by on little money, and living without electricity until her teens.

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Close-up of plastic waste and a green glass bottle floating in murky water, with blurry, out-of-focus foliage in the foreground. The floating waste, including a crumpled plastic bag, underscores the pollution plaguing our community's natural water bodies.

Yolmeya (Sprouting Life)

A Film by Roberto M., The Representation Project, 2021

In Yolmeya (Sprouting Life), we meet residents of Cuentepec, Mexico. These community members share their concerns and offer solutions to address the increased pollution of their water supply from trash and plastic bags.

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