PRODIGAL DAUGHTER

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Prodigal Daughter presents a nuanced exploration of immigration through the lens of its protagonist, punk artist Mabel Valdiviezo, who returns to her childhood home in Peru after years in San Francisco, California. The film delves into Mabel’s complex journey of identity and belonging as she reconnects with her roots and confronts her past as an undocumented immigrant.

Weaving vérité scenes with family photos, Valdiviezo transforms the images into vibrant mixed media “photo-paintings” to convey her emotional separation from her family and her longing to reconnect with them, using art as both a tool for storytelling and as a healing method. Through Valdiviezo’s vibrant lens, the film challenges stereotypes and encourages a deeper understanding of the immigrant story, ultimately celebrating resilience, passion, and the quest for belonging in an ever-changing landscape.

Discussion with director Mabel Valdiviezo, moderated by Max Luna (UVA)

Closed Captions are available for this screening and assistive devices are available upon request. The on stage presentations will include ASL interpretation. For more information or to request an accommodation, visit VAFF Accessibility.

Date

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Time

7:30 PM

Location

Violet Crown 4

Film Info

Director: Mabel Valdiviezo

Runtime: 90 min.

Genre: Documentaries

Year: 2024

Country: United States

Language: Spanish, English

Subtitles: English Subtitles

Speakers

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Mabel Valdiviezo is an award-winning, multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker. Prior credits include Soledad Is Gone Forever and Women with Altitude.

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