Pahokee

Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan paint a compelling portrait of Pahokee, a rural village in the Florida Everglades. Its inhabitants struggle with fragile financial situations and an uncertain future. Through a precise observational approach, the film captures the daily life of this city in a rich palette of nuances. From sporting events to beauty contests at school, the filmmakers explore social and community rituals, and how gender and identity are portrayed as new stories are created. PAHOKEE is the powerful portrait of a forgotten America, absent from the current political discourse.… >>>