By Juan Mejia
Igualada
Igualada follows Francia Márquez, a Black Colombian environmental activist, as she challenges the status quo with a presidential campaign that reappropriates the derogatory term ‘Igualada’—someone who acts as if they deserve rights that supposedly don’t correspond to them— and inspires a nation to dream.
Section : Impact Days
Country : Colombia
Original language : Spanish
Director
Juan Mejia (Colombia / Colombia)Producers
Juan Yepes (Colombia / Colombia)Sonia Serna (Colombia)
Daniela Alatorre (Mexico)
Human Pictures
Completion
February 2024
Impact Statement
We seek to promote a more just and inclusive society in Colombia, where racialized women and those from grassroots sectors are recognized as key agents of social change. This involves strengthening their leadership and reducing structural risks and barriers, with the aim of expanding their representation in Colombian politics.
Trailer and full impact information will be published in February 2025.