Documentary filmmakers have long been captivated by the resilience and strength of the Bronx, New York community. From the love story of the first owners who built a replica of the restaurant where they met and fell in love in France before moving to New York, to interviews with Bronx teachers, families, artists and community leaders, people have described a similar sense of energy, positivity and resilience. The directors of the film, Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern, based in New York City, initially set out to highlight oversized high school students across the country. However, filmmaker Nausheen Dadabhoy, a Firelight Documentary Lab alum and Impact Campaign Fund Fellow, and impact producer Aber Kawas have also contributed to capturing the Bronx's spirit through their acclaimed documentary An Act of Worship.
Dadabhoy has been working with Arab and Muslim communities in New York City on political issues such as immigration reform, illegal surveillance and surveillance, as well as advocating against Islamophobia. Nahomi Rizzo is a student at the City College of New York who is pursuing a degree in English with a specialization in creative writing and a specialization in film studies. Meanwhile, Aber Kawas is a Palestinian-American community organizer from Brooklyn, New York. Firelight Media organized a conversation about Beyond Resilience Pride Month about the representation of queer, trans and BIPOC people in a documentary. The Bronx has been home to many inspiring stories that have been documented by documentary filmmakers.
From its first owners to its teachers, families, artists and community leaders, the Bronx has demonstrated its strength and resilience through its people. Documentary filmmakers have been able to capture this spirit through their films and conversations. The Bronx is an area that has faced many challenges over the years but has always managed to come out stronger than ever before. Documentary filmmakers have been able to capture this spirit of resilience through their films and conversations. They have highlighted stories of love, courage and determination that have inspired many people around the world. Documentary filmmakers have been able to capture the spirit of resilience in the Bronx through their films and conversations.
They have highlighted stories of love, courage and determination that have inspired many people around the world. The Bronx is an area that has faced many challenges over the years but has always managed to come out stronger than ever before.
