Por Véronique Manfredini
“Fanihi: Un resumen cultural," directed by Jim Tharp, is a short documentary analyzing the relationship between the Mariana Islands’ native fruit bat, the Fanihi, and the Chamorro’s societal struggle with heritage and commercialization.
The short film begins with a paragraph of text about the importance of the Mariana Archipelago’s fruit bat, which I wish had been narrated rather than just written, as it would have grabbed my attention much more. Sin embargo, the collection of visuals and audio creates a poignant film on the risks of westernization and commercialization.
What comes across clearly is the Chamorro’s fear of the extinction of the culturally important fruit bat. The narration throughout the film is clear and well done, and you can tell that the speakers are passionate about the topic. Their passion makes the film even more engaging.
The Chamorro’s fight against poachers is not over. Aún, this film will help educate Mariana Islands natives and visitors on the importance of the bat and warn them not to fall into this consumerist trap that is destroying a now endangered species.
Doy esta pelicula 5 fuera de 5 estrellas.
Veronique graduated from Columbia University’s School of General Studies with a Bachelor’s in writing, y recibió títulos de asociado en inglés y administración de empresas con altos honores. Su primera pieza de flash-ficción, “Holy Ransom Demands!," was published in the Mood Reader Anthology by Hale Patton Publishing in February, 2022.
Le apasiona escribir y aspira a tener una carrera como profesora universitaria., autor, y editor de desarrollo.
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