Prodigal Daughter

Hija Pródiga

Virtual Q&A Session w/ filmmaker Mabel Valdiviezo

September 12 / 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

at How Bazar

Director: Mabel Valdiviezo
Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: May 30, 2024
Country of Origin: Peru/USA
Language: Spanish, English
Cast: Mabel Valdiviezo

Prodigal Daughter takes a deep, personal look into the immigrant experience through the eyes of the filmmaker and ex punk artist. After 16 years of silence, Valdiviezo reunites with her family in Peru, confronting haunting childhood memories, her youth in war-torn Peru, and a troubled past as an undocumented immigrant in the United States. Through the lens of gender and immigration, the documentary offers intimate access to Valdiviezo and her vibrant photo-paintings of her family, weaving a powerful narrative about family bonds, identity, belonging, and the transformative power of art.