A Way to Be Together

Trina Bardusco

États-Unis / 2025 / Documentaire / 18’15”I2605024

A Way to Be Together
BO Visionner Images Bande annonce

SYNOPSIS

[EN] In a New Jersey town divided by unseen borders, a Mexican immigrant community steps into the light. Their festival ignites pride and unity, but as fear rises, even joy becomes a radical act of hope. For over 25 years, Mexicans—many Mixtec from Indigenous villages in Oaxaca—have quietly shaped Lambertville, New Jersey, making up nearly 20% of its population yet remaining largely unseen. In 2022, the first Oaxaca Festival brought neighbors together through food, dance, and tradition, fostering unity. However, by 2025, amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment, the festival was canceled. The film captures this fragile awakening, showing how culture and compassion can bridge divides and transform a town.

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