Media by Project | Abriendo las Cajas (Opening Boxes)

Abriendo las Cajas (Opening Boxes) Project Impact Video
Latin American immigrants in Oakland, CA are developing videos and other media addressing intimate partner violence among immigrants in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Partners are La... View video
My Friend | Mi Amigo - Jose
José illustrates the harsh realities that his good friend experienced as a youth trapped in the world of drugs and gangs. Despite his friend’s troublesome... View video
Let's Talk | Hablemos - Mayra
Mayra discusses the importance of communication. Growing up in a family that sometimes ignores their problems, Mayra heals with the support of her friends. Mayra habla... View video
Mexico City, 1998 | Ciudad de Mexico - Edwin
Deemed a thief in Mexico, Edwin finds a way to keep his dreams of music alive after coming to the U.S. and joining a youth... View video
My Cousin's Story | La Historia de mi Primo - Meme
Seventeen-year-old Meme hopes to prevent tragedies caused by drunk driving. In her own family, she deals with the death of her cousin, Kevyon, a bright... View video
HerStory | La Historia de Ella - Karen
Karen struggles growing up without a relationship with her father. When her mother finds independence in America and remarries, Karen gains confidence and happiness towards... View video
Pacific Hotel | Hotel Pacifica - Arianna
Clemente sheds light on the Latin transsexual and prostitution community and their struggles caused by the lack of love and respect of their families. Clemente comparte... View video
Paty Also Received Flowers | Paty Tambien Recibio Flores - Elizabeth
Elizabeth uncovers the consequences of abusive marriages, and narrates the story of Patricia, a once vibrant girl who becomes a vulnerable mother after marrying a... View video
A story... | Una historia... Maricela
Inspired by her favorite song, “A Concert for Lovers”, Maria finds self-empowerment through her escape from an abusive relationship. In her path she finds workshops... View video
Where I Want To Go | A Donde Quiero Llegar - Yaneth
When her husband tries to exert control over her life, Yaneth gains self-confidence by creating her own path. Cuando su esposo intenta ejercer control sobre la... View video