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Original Film Title: Fight The Fear
Director’s Name: Shyamala Moorty
Writer’s Name: Shyamala Moorty
Producer: Shyamala Moorty
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Runtime: 5 minutes 49 seconds
Film Description:
In this narrative dance and spoken word short, a Dreamer confronts her fears of deportation. Set in a cemented river bed in Southern California, clusters of dancers push, drag, and carry each other in a dance of survival, while powerful spoken word and ethereal vocals call out the fears and hopes of those facing exclusionary migration laws. Created through collaboration and storytelling, this piece highlights the real struggles of the lead performers, while also celebrating their strength, and resilience. Working with Latinx stories and contemporary South Asian music and movement recognizes the intersections of the global South and the continuing challenges of migration, borders and belonging.