Antonia Pantoja (1922-2002), a black Puerto Rican activist and educator, worked tirelessly on behalf of the youth of her generation. Promoting causes like bilingual education and founding organizations such as ASPIRA and Boricua College, she left an indelible mark on the US educational landscape. This documentary tribute reviews her work and its impact through interviews and archival footage.
Type: DocumentaryLength: 53 minutes
Year: 2009
Audio Language: English, Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish
Themes: Biography, History, Politics/Human Rights, Social Movements/Resistance, USA, Women's Studies
Director(s): Lilian Jiménez
