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Making Daughter of the Sea.

Daughter of the Sea (2022) is a short film about a young woman returning home to Puerto Rico and reconnecting to her cultural roots in order to heal after the death of her grandfather. Filmmakers Selina Morales and Alexis C. Garcia reflect on making their award-winning film, revealing personal and s...

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Published in:Journal of Folklore Research Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 161 - 177
Main Authors: Morales, Selina, Garcia, Alexis C.
Format: Article
Published: Indiana University Press Sep-Dec2025
Subjects:
Puerto Ricans
Spiritual healing
Grandfathers
Storytelling
Narration in motion pictures
Filmmaking
Cultural maintenance
Cultural property
Puerto Rico
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Summary:Daughter of the Sea (2022) is a short film about a young woman returning home to Puerto Rico and reconnecting to her cultural roots in order to heal after the death of her grandfather. Filmmakers Selina Morales and Alexis C. Garcia reflect on making their award-winning film, revealing personal and spiritual influences and sharing insights about storytelling and narrative filmmaking as a way to advance cultural sustainability.