"Libertad" is a feature documentary currently in Production. The film tells the story of Alejandra, an Indigenous, transgender woman from Mexico who escaped violence in her hometown by migrating to the U.S. 30-years-ago. Alejandra's journey of reconciliation with the people and place that couldn't keep her safe long ago turns into an unexpected path of liberation and solidarity on both sides of the border.

Director/Producer: Brenda Avila-Hanna

DP/Producer: Kati Greaney

Co-Producer: Casandra Casasola

Editor: Melina Tupa

Associate Producers and additional photography: Alex Santana Jr., Eugenia Rentería

"Libertad" is Avila-Hanna's first feature documentary. The project has been the recipient of the following fellowships: BAVC's National Media Maker, NALIP's Media Market and the NMC Lab through Latino Public Broadcasting and DocsMX Docs in Progress along with support from Arts Council Santa Cruz. It is fiscally sponsored by Women Make Movies, where supporters can make tax-deductible donations here.