Latinos Are Essential
The Seeds They Grow
Special | 3m 45s
Filmmaker David Gonzalez profiles his father and stepmother who have contracted COVID-19.
Filmmaker David Gonzalez profiles his father, a chef, and stepmother, a hospital maintenance worker — two of the many hardworking Latinos who have contracted COVID-19. Facing a terrifying illness while still trying to maintain financial stability, they share the effect that the pandemic has had on their lives.
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Latinos Are Essential
The Seeds They Grow
Special | 3m 45s
Filmmaker David Gonzalez profiles his father, a chef, and stepmother, a hospital maintenance worker — two of the many hardworking Latinos who have contracted COVID-19. Facing a terrifying illness while still trying to maintain financial stability, they share the effect that the pandemic has had on their lives.
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