Official page of the Jurakán Documentary Collection
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where the history of Puerto Rico comes to life
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The Power of our People
How do people organize themselves to survive in Puerto Rico?
Eleven communities —families, friends, and neighborhoods— are facing the threat of disappearing. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and economic crises have trapped them in an unending cycle of storms. In the face of adversity, they have come to understand that no one is coming to save them; their only hope for survival lies within themselves.
COMING SOON
(In post-production)
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Rise of Barrio Borikén
What is the significance of Puerto Rican culture
to the diaspora in Chicago?
It is not easy to immigrate to the United States. Out there they speak English, the winters are frozen, and nostalgia.
Discover the experience of the Puerto Rican families who made Humboldt Park their home, and the ties they maintain with their island of charm.
Chronicles of the Puerto Rican community in Chicago.
COMING SOON 2025
(In production)