Conversation in Colorisms

Conversation in Colorisms

This is one of the hardest conversations I've had with other fellow Latinas.

Colorism within the US Latino community.

This is just the beginning of a conversation that is long overdue...

Stay tuned fora feature-length documentary production that will delve into
Colorism on a much deeper level.
Pre-production starts in Spring 2018, with the feature documentary completed by Winter, 2018.

DO YOU WANT TO SEE THIS FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ABOUT
COLORISM IN THE US LATINO COMMUNITY?

MAKE IT HAPPEN BY CONTRIBUTING VIA PAYPAL.
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THANK YOU!

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK AND YOUR SUPPORT!

"Happy New Year and congratulations! I just watched it and it is very moving. When Ryann spoke about what she imagined could be her role on Friends, I nearly cried and it seemed to me that her eyes were filled with tears. But there was also humor in this, which I think is so crucial in these very emotionally charged discussions. Thank you for creating this." - N. Enright

"Beautifully done. Congratulations Ana Lydia Monaco! May this be a conversation starter and the first of many films to come❤️" - M. Vidrio

"This is absolutely wonderful, I am very moved to hear their voices and their stories and to feel myself there. Thank you for doing this and for sharing it! 
Keep up the amazing work and the hard conversations!  Thank you so much again!!" - I. Rios-Moore

"Congrats on getting this done, I know it represents a lot of work! And of course, there is always more good work to be done, enjoy and thanks for sharing. :)" - I. Lusero

"That was great." M. Amato

"Happy Friday! I am not sure if you need more people to interview onscreen for your full-length documentary, but if you do, I would love to participate. I am in NYC so not sure if that would be plausible but please know that if you need more participants, I am happy to be one. Thank you again for your work." N. Enright

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Exploring Racism and Christianity in my Newest Film: "Meet Kenny"

Exploring Racism and Christianity in my Newest Film: "Meet Kenny"

A few years back I used to share my thoughts left and right anywhere I could regarding politics, religion and social inequalities.

Facebook, I have come to find out, has saved all these "memories"...that were, in retrospect, a bit more dignified that the current social media chatter embraced by armchair activists during this election season.

But like today's social activists, many of my thoughts, feelings and points of view, didn't make too much of a dent fixing the social issues that matter to me. (otherwise we wouldn't be sitting knee deep into the most embarrassing election season in recent history)

But that is why visual media is so important and one of the many reasons I went back to school: to write, produce, and direct films like "Meet Kenny."

“Meet Kenny” is a film that was inspired by many people I know and the lives they are currently living.  They are people that preach loving one another, but that one another doesn't include people of color - regardless of how well dressed, cultured, educated and successful -we- are.


Meet Kenny from Ana Lydia Monaco on Vimeo.

People like those portrayed in my film are our well-intentioned friends, family, coworkers and neighbors...and they need to see this film.

Because before we decide on who to vote for, and more importantly, who to love, we need to remember that we can't judge others simply on the basis of their skin color, race or ethnicity.

Ana Lydia

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