fruits of labor – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

FRUITS OF LABOR – Review by Carol Cling

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Carol Cling Ashley Solis Pavon, california strawberry pickers, documentary, Emily Cohen Ibanēz, fruits of labor

Now that I’ve seen Fruits of Labor, whenever I pick up a box of strawberries, I’ll be thinking of Ashley Solis Pavon, the focus of director Emily Cohen Ibanez’s documentary, a days-in-the-life portrait of a high school senior whose life is a far cry from the carefree teen sprees usually seen on screen. Fruits of Labor delivers a frequently moving portrait of her personal growth, It’s undeniable food for thought.

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Emily Cohen Ibanez on FRUITS OF LABOR and Agricultural Child Labor (SXSW21) – Sarah Knight Adamson Interviews

March 31, 2021February 3, 2022 Sarah Knight Adamson documentaries, Emi;;y Cohen Ibanez, fruits of labor, sxsw 2021

The insightful film Fruits of Labor focuses on California Central Coast’s rich soil, the beautiful nature of the area, and the laborers who work the fields. Ashley, an energetic, vibrant teen, works in those fields to help provide for the family. Filmmaker Emily Cohen Ibanez met her when she was 15 years old—two years later, she filmed her senior year of High School, documenting her struggles of balancing school and her farm work.

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Intersectionality at SXSW 2021 – Leslie Combemale reports

March 20, 2021February 3, 2022 Leslie Combemale Angelique Molina, drover's wife, Emily Cohen Ibanēz, fruits of labor, I'm fine thanks for asking, Jennifer Holness, kellry kali, Leah Purcell, Lisette Feliciano, Luchadoras, Mari Walker, Paola Calvo, See You Then, Subjects of Desire, sxsw 2021, women is losers

This year at SXSW there are a number of powerful female filmmakers of color who are shining a light on important social issues both through narrative and documentary films, employing women of color in front of and behind the camera. They are an inspiration not only for their commitment to diverse voices, but also for creating great content worthy of our attention. Here are some of the best offerings at the fest you can see right now.