Brooklyn, NY
Mercedes, Part 1
a multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation
Mercedes, Part 1, a multidisciplinary documentary, gallery, and healing room installation by Modesto Flako Jimenez (Taxilandia), brings viewers into a poetic, visually stunning recreation of the Bushwick home where he was raised by his grandmother Mercedes after he arrived from the Dominican Republic. As an adult, Flako served as her main caregiver as she battled dementia, and uncovered years of letters, receipts, and papers that documented her impact on the Latine community. Part of a larger multidisciplinary project, Mercedes, Part 1 unlocks one woman’s home to amplify community outreach, spread the word about mental healthcare resources, and captivate audiences with an immersive story of multigenerational care. This production is recommended for audiences age 13 and older. Documentary directed by Brisa Areli Muñoz Gallery and Healing Room Set design by Michael Minaham Sound design by Drew Weinstein Lighting design by Megan Lang Video design by Juan “Wamoo” Alvarez and Victor Morales Curated by Cricket Brown Co-commissioned by BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music); Oye Group, Media Art Xploration (MAXlive), Musical Theater Factory, With development support by Material For The Arts, Dementia Spring, Princeton Lewis Center for the Arts, Guggenheim foundation and Abrons Art Center
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Observer.
Ages: 13 +
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