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Mending our Roots

This documentary depicts the life of an immigrant father. It delves into his upbringing and the struggles that shaped the way he formed relationships with his four daughters.

  • Nallely Arroyo
    Director
  • Nallely Arroyo
    Writer
  • Nallely Arroyo
    Producer
  • Miguel Angel Arroyo
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 19, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Houston Clear-Lake
  • Senior BFA Exhibition
    Houston, Tx
    April 4, 2024
    Dean's Choice Award and Honorable Mention
Director Biography - Nallely Arroyo

Nallely Arroyo is a first generation student with a passion for creating work that portrays real life events. As a storyteller she has drawn inspiration from the difficult and unspoken themes in her life. Her family and faith are her muses, and her work is heavily inspired by her Mexican-American experience. The fundamental quality of her work is to inspect the human design, embracing its flaws and celebrating the resilience of our spirits.

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