Landfall Lesson Plan: Disaster Colonialism in Puerto Rico
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Film summary
Through shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post-Hurricane María Puerto Rico, Landfall is a cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop of protests that toppled the governor in 2019, the film offers a prismatic portrait of collective trauma and resistance as Puerto Ricans navigate dismantled social services and newcomers eager to profit. A co-production of POV and ITVS, in association with Latino Public Broadcasting. Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival.
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Introduction
Using the framework of disaster colonialism, this lesson will provide a historical context of LANDFALL film to allow students to critically examine the ongoing crises in Puerto Rico.
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