Raising the Floor
In 2020 a global pandemic sent the majority Latinx city of Chelsea, Massachusetts spiraling into chaos. Frontline workers risked their lives to help others, while City leaders came together in a desperate moment with a simple but inspired idea. (2022)
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SHORTS
A Call to Action: The Freedom Budget of 1966
Directed by Jenny Alexander
Produced by Sabrina Avilés and Jenny Alexander
(USA, 2023, 7 minutes)
Nixon's Reversal: An Attempt to End Poverty
Directed by Jenny Alexander & James Rutenbeck
Produced by Sabrina Avilés and Jenny Alexander
(USA, 2023, 9 minutes)
Nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy™ for Outstanding Graphic Design
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Latinos are Essential: An Essential City
Two-thirds of the residents of the port city of Chelsea are Latino and four out of five are essential workers. Meet a young city councilwoman and a sanitation worker who are keeping their city running. (2020)
Co-Directed by Sabrina Avilés & Jenny Alexander
SOUTH TO BLACK POWER
Author Charles M. Blow sets off on a cross-country journey to test his theory on Black liberation, which involves a daring strategy for Black Americans to move to the Southern states to control Southern legislatures and gain greater political power. (2023)
Directed by Sam Pollard & Llew Smith
Produced by Kelly Thomson
Sabrina Avilés, Field Producer
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CHILDSPLAY
The stirring farewell concert of Childsplay after 33 years of touring together. This final concert, which celebrates the musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland, is the capstone to an impressive musical journey that honors the talent, creativity and community of Childsplay. (2020)
Directed by James Rutenbeck
Produced by Sabrina Avilés
View the film on PBS