abriendo las cajas

By Jen Gilomen, Lead Developer of Strategic Initiatives, Bay Area Video Coalition “I am telling a story that had a great impact on my family. Something we... read more
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
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
A behind the scenes look at the Abriendo Las Cajas (Opening Boxes) program. Both groups, adult and youth, describe the learning and healing experiences that... View video
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Through the history of his family and his personal story of violence, immigration, and healing, Tulio helps us to understand personal evolution and his connection... View video
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Francisco, a digital storytelling participant, describes a journey ("el viaje") he took in his life. This story is part of a collection of stories available on... View video
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Tali unveils her painful experiences at home, afraid of her abusive father and worried for her mother. After Tali’s mother finds courage to stand up... View video

Veronica editing her story (Abriendo las Cajas)

Veronica editing her story (Abriendo las Cajas)
Abriendo las Cajas program participant Veronica editing her story

Abriendo las Cajas youth storytellers

Abriendo las Cajas youth storytellers
the Abriendo las Cajas youth storytellers with facilitators [photo by Jen Gilomen]

Abriendo las Cajas facilitators and youth during postproduction

Abriendo las Cajas facilitators and youth during postproduction
Abriendo las Cajas co-facilitators Rosario and Juan assist youth storytellers during postproduction [photo by Jen Gilomen]

Tali (Abriendo las Cajas)

Tali (Abriendo las Cajas)
Abriendo las Cajas storyteller Tali [portrait by Jen Gilomen]

Rosario and Tulio editing

Rosario and Tulio editing
Rosario (media instructor) and Tulio add the finishing touches to Tulio's story [photo by Jen Gilomen]
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