NETWORK | BET Queen Collective

TYPE | Documentary Short

ROLE | Archival Producer & Post-Producer

SYNOPSIS | Negra, Yo Soy Bella is a portrait of Mar Cruz– an Afro-Puerto Rican woman who sources strength, healing and black pride through the tradition of Bomba. Black women in Puerto Rico are leading the Afro-latinidad movement and shifting societal beauty standards. Mar Cruz, a Afro-Puerto Rican woman, uses Bomba, a rhythm and dance form created by Africans in the 1600s, to connect with her roots and transform and heal. The title "Negra, Yo Soy Bella" (Black, I am Beautiful), showcases the powerful message of visibility and recognition of the African heritage in Puerto Rico, a country with a history of denying and ignoring this aspect of its culture. The chorus of women singing this song advocates for visibility and raises awareness of the Blackness of Puerto Rico.


Best Documentary Short, Caribbean Tales Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection, Los Angeles Latino Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection, Blackstar Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival, 2023