An experimental short documentary centering three generations of Dominican women and their relationship to chemically relaxing their hair.

This film honors my mother and her mother. Two women, who hold their privacy so close to their skin, shared themselves in front of a camera for me. That is the gratitude I have in creating this piece. May I continue to share the legacy of Dominican women.

We are a miracle to witness.

The ritual to beauty (short doc)
Now available on The New Yorker

Written and Co Directed by: Shenny De Los Angeles
Co Directed and Shot by: Maria Marrone
Voice of Yemaya and Composer: Amyra Leon

Offical Selection
BFI London Film Festival 2022
Blackstar Film Festival 2022
SLAMDANCE 2022
Philadelphia Latino Arts & FIlm Festival 2022
Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest 2022
Hot Docs 2021
Dominican Film Festival 2021
Portland International Film Festival 2021
AluCine Latin Film Festival 2021

Nominated
Best Short: BFI London FIlm Festival 2022
Best Experimental Doc: Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest

Awarded
Grand Jury Prize: SLAMDANCE 2022
Best Film: AluCine Latin Film Festival 2021
LOLA Award: Philadelphia Latino Arts & FIlm Festival 2022