Throughout the borough of Queens, New York, Women and Femmes of Colour practice reciprocity in support of their communities. Through an audiovisual poem, Cecilia Lim provides snapshots of the many ways in which this reciprocal relationship manifests, from caring for elders and preparing food, to protests for workers’ rights and standing firm against hate. Pagpapa(-)alam: To Wish You Well, So You Know (2022) beautifully frames the multiplicity of Queens through a joining together of different languages, both spoken and subtitled in layers. The film, which is accompanied by a zine, positions community care in the sharing and receiving of resources and in the honouring of our ancestors.

In this episode, Cecilia discusses the inspirations and influences behind the film and more. 

Fringe of Colour Films is a hybrid arts festival for Black people and People of Colour. Find out more at⁠ fringeofcolour.co.uk⁠