Behind the scenes

In the last 10 years, we have interviewed more than 100 people from different regions and professions: artists, activists, organizers, family members, academics, politicians and farmers.

Our greatest motivation has been to seek answers to the colonial problem. We have opened our ears to diverse voices and we have come to the conclusion that each town, each community, each perspective contributes a piece of truth.

Our mission is to learn and share what we learn. In this way we want to contribute towards a better understanding of the Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American reality. We consider this work as a service, and with humility, we share our learnings through this collection of documentaries.

In hopes of contributing to the growth of our society, we hope that these narratives inspire reflection and dialogue. We believe that by better understanding diverse experiences and perspectives, we can move toward a more informed and united society.

Rosa Emmanuelli Gutiérrez

Puerto Rican

director, creative producer

Gonzalo Mazzini

Mexican

director, producer, creative editor

How did it begin?

The Jurakán Collection was established in 2017
when Nation in Resistance started its screening tours across Puerto Rico and the United States.

The tours were an independent initiative,
made possible by the solidarity of many people we met along the way.

At the end of each screening, the filmmakers held Q&A sessions that sparked deep conversations. We shared tears, hugs, reflections, and many questions. These interactions informed and inspired the creation of a collection that directly responds to the people's emotions.

The most frequently asked question during our tour became the driving force behind our next documentary,
"The Power of the Peoples". Similarly, after meeting and talking with the Puerto Rican diaspora in the
United States, "Rise of Barrio Borikén" emerged, focusing on the history of the Puerto Rican community
in Humboldt Park, Chicago.

The dialogue between movies and audience continues.

Official page of the Jurakán Documentary Collection

In the last 10 years, we have interviewed more than 100 people from different regions and professions: artists, activists, organizers, family members, academics, politicians and farmers.

Our greatest motivation has been to seek answers to the colonial problem. We have opened our ears to diverse voices and we have come to the conclusion that each town, each community, each perspective contributes a piece of truth.

100 events

15,000+ spectators

40 schools

49 cities and towns

In the last 10 years, we have interviewed more than 100 people from different regions and professions: artists, activists, organizers, family members, academics, politicians and farmers.

Our greatest motivation has been to seek answers to the colonial problem. We have opened our ears to diverse voices and we have come to the conclusion that each town, each community, each perspective contributes a piece of truth.

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100 events

15,000+ spectators

40 schools

49 cities and towns