WE ARE TAINO

In this documentary, a Taino woman from the U.S. Virgin Islands takes us on a personal journey of reclaiming her Taino heritage to become the first woman Kasike (Chief) of the Taino tribe. In her efforts to redress the history of colonial erasure, she pursues official recognition of the Taino people in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Credits

Director(s):

Emmanuel Phillips

Producer(s):

Firelight Media, Pacific Islanders in Communications, Black Public Media, Latino Public Broadcasting