Directed by Emmanuel Phillips.
Follow Maekiaphan, a Taino woman from the U.S. Virgin Islands on her journey to reclaim her Taino heritage and to become the first woman Kasike (chief) of the Taino tribe. In her efforts to redress the history of colonial erasure, she pursues official recognition of her people in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Watch as beach-goers, protestors, performance artists, and scientists come together to protect Escambrón Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, making the case for why this public space is vital to the well-being of the people and marine life that intermingle on its shores. Premieres Tuesday, April 22.