Documentary
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pa-o-lah is a self-portrait documentary. Paola describes what it’s like to live far away from her cultural roots. As Paola prepares to graduate from college she is tempted with exploring Spain or coming back to her Puerto Rican roots.
Paola Méndez Colón (she/her/hers)
My name is Paola and I frequently go by Lola. I am a documentarian whose work is inspired by humans. Through documentation and design, I am determined to showcase the art of navigating through life’s simplicities. On the side of documentary work, I also enjoy graphic design. Now that I am graduating from my undergrad, I want to start working with the two mediums together. Introspection is art.
pa-o-lah
pa-o-lah is a self-portrait poetic documentary about Paola Méndez Colón. In the film, Paola describes what it’s like to grow up so far away from family and her cultural roots. Navigating through the climax of her decade-old cultural identity crisis, she is faced with the urge to move out of the United States but not knowing where to go. As Paola prepares to graduate from college she is tempted with exploring Spain or coming back to her Puerto Rican roots. Seeking a place to thrive in. A place to call home. A place where she can go by Paola.
