In 1993 punk artist Mabel Valdiviezo flees from war-torn Peru to San Francisco, CA on a tourist visa. Soon she goes from tourist to “undocumented”, living on the fringes of society, struggling to build a life. Being the artist that she is, she documented her struggles through photographic self-portraits, drawings, collages, and visual diaries. Fifteen years later, her documentary Prodigal Daughter makes its world premiere at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival on Thursday, May 30th, 7:00 PM @TCL Chinese Theatre – Cinema 3

Director and producer, Valdiviezo is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work explores migration, gender equality, and healing justice. Prodigal Daughter  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. 

The film weaves vérité scenes with family photos that Valdiviezo transforms into vibrant mixed media “photo-paintings” to convey her emotional separation from her family and her longing for reconnection. Peruvian underground punk art blends with playful stop-motion animations, bringing to life her youth during Peru’s tumultuous 80s. 

“In this current climate, it is crucial to craft narratives that offer multifaceted portrayals of immigrant lives that mirror the richness of our communities,” Valdiviezo said.  She  emphasizes the importance of challenging the mainstream stereotypical depiction of immigrants.

Valdiviezo’s production company Haiku Films is focused on producing compelling documentaries that explore pressing issues of our times, utilizing community storytelling as a catalyst for cultural change. 

Valdiviezo plans to grow a robust social impact campaign and partner with immigrant and women organizations, to bring the film to community centers, schools, broadcast, and online audiences. 

For ticket information:  bit.ly/3JZeLiT

“Prodigal Daughter” visit prodigaldaughterthemovie.com.

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Los Angeles, CA — The Spiritú Spring 2019 beauty and lifestyle subscription box is chock full of amazing products for women beautifully arranged inside a beautiful work of art designed by Sonia Romero, a well-known muralist and printmaker based in Los Angeles. Romero’s design is part of her “Inner Landscape” series and depicts a woman holding her heart, surrounded by flowers. The Spring 2019 Box is valued at over $160 and features beauty and lifestyle products from name brands as well as products made in partnership with female entrepreneurs.

Spiritú CEO and Co-Founder, Danielle Levine tells us why she was inspired to create this beauty and lifestyle subscription box. “We founded Spiritú with the mission of offering an inclusive and cross-cultural experience for women. We provide access to great brands, products, and stories, while empowering an incredible community of Latina entrepreneurs and creators,” she said. “Our unique focus on highlighting Latina entrepreneurs stems from our desire to celebrate an incredibly diverse group of women, who happen to be among the highest number of entrepreneurs starting new businesses.”

Four times a year, Spiritú delivers its subscribers a specially curated Spiritú Box filled with a combination of beauty and lifestyle products valued at over $100, for only $39.99 each season. Spiritú gives back to entrepreneurs, creators, and community organizations through its seasonal boxes as well as through its online Shop, a place for Latina entrepreneurs and creators to showcase their passions, craft, and products. Visit myspiritu.com for more information.

Three lucky members will open their Spring Box and find a Golden Ticket from Clinique, which they will be able to redeem for a shopping spree on Clinique.com (valued at up to $200)! The Box is currently shipping and is available now to order. Click to order your Spring Box.

This season, the Spiritú website also features stories of several female entrepreneurs and women across communities, finding commonality while celebrating diverse perspectives. Spiritú is an online community where women can shop, connect, and be inspired.

Products featured in the Spiritú 2019 Spring Box

Clinique High Impact Lash Elevating Mascara. Inspired by the Clinique team in Mexico; Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant; Margaret Elizabeth Pacific Hoops. Simple and chic; Dove Concentrated Repair Crème Conditioner. Formulated with Micro-Conditioning Complex technology for rich nourishment; Bodyography Instant Lift Eye Masks. Pre-moistened eye patches to strengthen, hydrate, and tighten; Spiritú Limited Edition Nail Color. Spiritú collaborated with 4 amazing women who created beautiful custom colors, as well as one special shade inspired by the Spiritú Winter Box. Each box comes with one of the five colors; and Zano Activewear On-The-Go Bag, brought to you by actress and entrepreneur Ashley Campuzano from her athleisure line, Zano Active.

Also included is an Artisanal Keychain Sourced from Peru. A keychain hand made by local female textile artisans from Ollantaytambo and Kuelap in Peru. Spiritú is supporting the artisans through Sustainable Preservation Initiative (SPI). SPI empowers local entrepreneurs (over 85% of whom are women) to alleviate poverty and preserve their past by creating jobs that are dependent on the preservation of cultural heritage sites;

Beauty, Artistry and empowerment of women and female textile artisans. Who could ask for more?

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