Still Standing

Thematic Katrina Curated by Nancy Buirski

A filmmaker comforts her Colombian grandmother as they examine the wreckage of her home in Waveland, Mississippi. Paola Mendoza feared that her grandmother, who cannot speak English, would be unable to navigate herself to safety during the storm and would have untold obstacles after it. Paola helps her pick up the pieces and deal with State Farm Insurance, which was taking advantage of her grandmother’s situation. The vulnerability of the foreign and the elderly is poignantly revealed, as well as this grandmother’s surprising indomitable spirit.

Director

Paola Mendoza

Producer

Michael Skolnik

Release Year

2006

Festival Year

2006

Country

United States

Run Time

7 minutes

Premiere

World Premiere