A Sense of Community: Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa in Mexico City is notorious for soaring crime levels and poverty.
But in 2018, the local government began working to turn the borough’s fortunes around by investing in community initiatives to foster social cohesion and reduce gender-based violence.
Iztapalapa’s two million residents now have access to more public arts programmes, government services and sporting facilities. But challenges remain in a community where there are high rates of violence on the streets and within family homes.
A Sense of Community visits this Mexican district during its busiest week, when residents stage one of the world’s largest festivals to mark Easter and cement cultural traditions. We follow three Iztapalapa women - mayor Clara Brugada, renowned actress Mercedes Hernández, and mural artist Bixablú - as they seek to transform their neighbourhood into an urban utopia.
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Andalusia Knoll SoloffEpisode Producer
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Nick OlleEpisode Producer
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Drew AmbroseCreator and Series Producer
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Aun Qi KohAssociate Producer
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Craig HansenCinematographer
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Andalusia Knoll SoloffDrone Operator
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Toya Sarno JordanPhotographer
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Marc Keke RobertsonGraphics
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Vicki HansenTheme Music
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Adrian BillingPicture Editor
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Hasham CheemaDigital Producer
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Row YowCover Art
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Susanna LowProduction Manager
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Liz GoochSenior Producer
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Nick OlleSupervising Producer
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Sharon RoobolExecutive Producer
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:26 minutes 3 seconds
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Completion Date:October 20, 2022
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Country of Filming:Mexico
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Language:English, Spanish
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No