Melting Snow (2021)
Two tons of snow—flown from New Hampshire to Puerto Rico in 1952 in order to “gift” Puerto Ricans a “white Christmas”—become a metaphor for the colonialist paternalism of America’s relationship to Puerto Rico.
Director: Janah Elise Cox
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: April 8, 2021
Cast
- Pedro Pietri - Self (archive audio) (uncredited)
Music: Juan Antonio Arroyo
Editing: Janah Elise Cox
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
puerto rico, colonialism, woman director, exploited immigrants, white christmas, us imperialism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melting Snow about?
- Two tons of snow—flown from New Hampshire to Puerto Rico in 1952 in order to “gift” Puerto Ricans a “white Christmas”—become a metaphor for the colonialist paternalism of America’s relationship to Puerto Rico.
- Who directed Melting Snow?
- Melting Snow was directed by Janah Elise Cox.
- Who stars in Melting Snow?
- Melting Snow stars Pedro Pietri.
- How long is Melting Snow?
- Melting Snow has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Melting Snow?
- Melting Snow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Melting Snow produced?
- Melting Snow was produced in Puerto Rico.