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Isabel Rosado: Nacionalista

Isabel Rosado, a centenarian, who at 30 years of age chose to dedicate her life to the Puerto Rican independence movement resulting in many years of prison.

Film – New York City, New York, United States
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THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED AND SUPPORTED THIS PROJECT IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE. YOUR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT KEEP THIS PROJECT GOING. I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RAISE THE FUNDS THAT I DID WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT. I AM TRULY THANKFUL AND WORDS COULD NEVER FULLY EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION I HAVE FOR EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU. ISABEL ROSADO IS A PHENOMENAL WOMAN WHO HAS DEDICATED HER LIFE TO ONE THING AND HAS DONE IT SO POWERFULLY NO MATTER WHAT OBSTACLES SHE FACED IN DOING SO. HER LOVE AND RESPECT FOR HUMANITY IS GREATLY ADMIRED AND THIS STORY MUST BE TOLD. IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN CONTRIBUTING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GO TO THE LINK BELOW AND SCROLL TO THE DOCUMENTARY. 

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I WILL BE SENDING OUT INFORMATION SOON ON WHAT THE NEXT STEPS ARE AND HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT FURTHER IF INTERESTED. ALSO PLEASE CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE WWW.ISABELNACIONALISTA.COM

THANK YOU AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

MELISSA MONTERO PADILLA


Dear Friends, Supporters and Community:

 

I'm Melissa Montero and I have been working on my documentary tentatively titled: Isabel Rosado: Nacionalista (working-title) for the past few years. This film was formerly known as Our Women, Our Struggle and was based on the lives of several Puerto Rican revoluntionary women, however, as the project progressed, it was evident that this story was about Isabel Rosado and the history of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. I have managed to raise enough funds that has enabled me to get through 90% of production and I could not do it without your support. Every donation and contribution really made a difference. I am truly appreciative.

 

Thank You!

 

 

Our Story

Isabel Rosado: Nationalist (working title), is an hour long documentary that features the life and times of Isabel Rosado, a centenarian, who at 30 years of age joined the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party and dedicated her life to the Puerto Rican independence movement.  Through her story-- as a Party member Isabel collected funds, sewed flags, delivered messages, cared for the stricken leader Don Pedro Albizu Campos, and took up arms in the fight for independence. We learn about the colonial relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States and Puerto Rico�s struggle for independence. Isabel, spending approximately 12 years in prison, has become a revered symbol of colonial resistance in Puerto Rico. Her life is a testament to the island�s unresolved conflict with political status, economic development, and a century-long struggle for independence. Isabel Rosado: Nationalist, chronicles the life of a woman of humble means who risked it all, endured persecution, and had her civil rights violated. Not only does her story highlight the central problem of colonialism but it also represents a marginalized community who for many years struggled for their nation's right to self determination and sovereignty.

 

The Impact

Isabel Rosado: Nacionalista is intended to bring social awareness and educate the general public on the impact colonialism has had on a group of people, the colonial status of Puerto Rico, and the political persecution many people faced throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s.  This documentary will uncover decades of unknown history of this island and encourage discussions on political repression, surveillance, and human rights violations. This is all done through Isabel Rosado's story which is the thread that will narrate this documentary.  The film hopes to also spark discussions on whether or not this type of repression and such similar practices still continue today. 

 

What We Need & What You Get

The documentary is currently in the last stages of production and soon hoping to enter post-production. Principal photography of Isabel is complete. I will continue to fund raise by applying to various foundations for grants and hosting fund raising parties.  Your generous contribution will support the following:

 

Production:

3 final secondary interviews

Re-enactments

 

Post-production:

Rough cut edit

Original score

Titles and graphics

Subtitles

Color correction

Sound-mixing

 

Your support is greatly appreciated and any donation amount does truly make a difference...look, it has brought me this far. Please check out the incentives and perks we are offering and see which way you can support. If our goal is met, we can complete all production and move into post-production. 

 

Other Ways You Can Help

After you make your gracious contribution, please spread the work and forward this campaign to your friends, relatives, and associates. Post our campaign on your facebook wall! Tweet about it! If 500 people contribute $20 to our campaign, we can meet our goal. Anything is possible!!! 

I am proud of this work and I do look forward to sharing with everyone the story of Isabel Rosado and the group of people she represents. Documenting this unknown history of Puerto Rico is very exciting and I hope one day my film is spread across University libraries here and abroad. And we are off to fund raise!!!

 

My sincerest appreciation,

 

Melissa Z. Montero

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