This story begins in Salinas, a coastal town in the southern part of the island where the Aguirre Sugar Mill was the sole employment opportunity for everyone there for nearly a century, including Juanita's father, who was a sweeper..

Last month, we had the pleasure of attending the 2023 American Documentary Annual Gala, which showcased the compelling role of documentary film in connecting various backgrounds through their night of "Embracing Diversity in American Storytelling.".