The elders of a Pilsen community garden are honored in new documentary
“Nuestra Herencia” explores histories, gardens, and legacies through the lives of 10 senior gardeners of El Paseo Community Garden.
“Nuestra Herencia: Legacy Film Project” brings together a series of short documentary films exploring histories, gardens, and legacies through the lives of 10 senior gardeners of El Paseo Community Garden in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.
More information on “Nuestra Herencia” is available at elpaseogarden.org.
Reset talks with the creators of “Nuestra Herencia” to learn about the film and explore greater topics of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Audio provided by WBEZ’s Curious City. The team investigates and answers questions from listeners about Chicago, the region, and the people who live here. You can subscribe to the weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts or check them at www.wbez.org/curiouscity.
GUEST:
Paula Acevedo, volunteer co-director of El Paseo Community Garden and Creative Director for “Nuestra Herencia”
Erin Babbin, Co-founder of On The Real Film, Co-director and Producer for “Nuestra Herencia”
Michael Sullivan, Co-founder of On The Real Film, Cinematographer for “Nuestra Herencia”
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The elders of a Pilsen community garden are honored in new documentary
“Nuestra Herencia” explores histories, gardens, and legacies through the lives of 10 senior gardeners of El Paseo Community Garden.
“Nuestra Herencia: Legacy Film Project” brings together a series of short documentary films exploring histories, gardens, and legacies through the lives of 10 senior gardeners of El Paseo Community Garden in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.
More information on “Nuestra Herencia” is available at elpaseogarden.org.
Reset talks with the creators of “Nuestra Herencia” to learn about the film and explore greater topics of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Audio provided by WBEZ’s Curious City. The team investigates and answers questions from listeners about Chicago, the region, and the people who live here. You can subscribe to the weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts or check them at www.wbez.org/curiouscity.
GUEST:
Paula Acevedo, volunteer co-director of El Paseo Community Garden and Creative Director for “Nuestra Herencia”
Erin Babbin, Co-founder of On The Real Film, Co-director and Producer for “Nuestra Herencia”
Michael Sullivan, Co-founder of On The Real Film, Cinematographer for “Nuestra Herencia”