By Rhea Mursalin
Danielle Nicole Lee delivers an inspiring documentary-style film about a young Guatemalan mother’s journey to becoming a role model in Ixoq. This project sheds light on the cultural standards for women in Guatemala, including discrimination, lack of education, and low expectations for change. Additionally, it addresses the concerning issue of malnutrition in children. However, real change is only witnessed with the introduction of Konojel, an organization with a mission to prevent malnutrition and serve as a stepping stone for mothers to improve their lives.
Danielle Nicole Lee presents an important and highly engaging short film that explores the quest for transformation in everyday life and going beyond one’s circumstances. I found “Ixoq” to be a necessary watch for all audiences as it raises awareness about Guatemalan women and children struggling to break free from the cycle they are unfortunately trapped in.
My only criticism for this project is that I would have appreciated a bit more backstory on Konojel and further exploration of how the organization benefited other members of the community. Despite this, I would still give this film a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Rhea Mursalin is a recent graduate from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where she earned a B.A. in Communications.
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