This short documentary was commissioned by Latino Public Broadcast and PBS, for their series Latinos are Essential. Across the United States, Latinos have been on the pandemic’s frontlines, providing essential services to all Americans. Many do jobs that can’t be done from home. From the fields of medicine, education, food service, and beyond, Latino workers have kept our country going. These are their stories.

STILL STANDING Short Synopsis: Melanie is a Cuban-American first-grade teacher navigating the new experience of teaching her students online while caring for her three-year-old daughter and coping with sudden single parenthood.

Directed by Rhonda Mitrani My role: Cinematographer, Co-Producer & Co-Editor