Filmmaker and former punk artist Mabel Valdiviezo reunites with her family in Peru after 16 years of estrangement, confronting her troubled past as an immigrant in the United States.
Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge St, Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 12.30pm
San Francisco, CA – September 21, 2024 – “Prodigal Daughter,” the intimate documentary directed and produced by Mabel Valdiviezo, follows the filmmaker/artist on a poignant journey to reunite with her family in Peru after 16 years of silence. Through Mabel's personal story, the film reveals the struggles of immigrant women living without a safety net, exploring their challenges in staying connected with their families left behind.
Director Biography
Director and producer, Mabel Valdiviezo is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work explores migration, gender equality, and healing justice. Her films have screened on PBS, streaming platforms, and at film festivals.
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE | 90 min | US | 2024
WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER
Mabel Valdiviezo
CO-PRODUCER
Sara Maamouri
