The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter - Juan Morales
[BY]
Rob Lee
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News
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In this episode of The Truth In The Art, the guest is Juan Morales!
Who is Juan Morales: Maryland native, writer and director whose films explore immigration, racism, and community; currently developing the feature Abhaile about a small town overtaken by a white supremacist group.
Juan talks about his path from nearly attending medical school to filmmaking, why he wrote Abhaile from the perspective of a Latina protagonist, and the challenges of telling a large story with a small cast. We also dig into research, collaboration, mentorship, and how community shapes and sustains creative work.
His aim throughout: to tell timely stories that provoke conversation about belonging, identity, and justice.
