Melting Snow
English • 2021 • 8m
This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel
Director
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJanah Elise Cox
ComposerJuan Antonio Arroyo
EditorJanah Elise Cox
ProducerAllison Ferner, Sue Ariza, Janah Elise Cox
Cast
Pedro Pietrias Self (archive audio) (uncredited)