Where to watch Farewell (2013)

Story

This short film explores a neighbourhood in East Los Angeles through the lens of local poet Mapkaulu Roger Nduku's work. Using a series of visual scenes set against verses about transitions and impermanence, the director creates a portrait of a community in flux. The film functions as a farewell to a transient place, weaving together observations of everyday life with reflections on what it means to pass through a space.

Why watch

• Experimental short film that combines poetry with visual storytelling in a unique way
• Intimate portrait of East Los Angeles neighbourhood and its cultural character
• Directed by Alexandra Cuesta with a distinctive artistic approach to documentary filmmaking

Good for: Viewers interested in experimental cinema and poetic documentaries will appreciate this reflective work.