Deadline reports on the winners at DOC NYC, with Kartemquin co-productionTraces of Home (dir. Colette Ghunim) taking the top prize for the U.S. competition.
As quoted in the Deadline article, “The jury was moved by the film’s vulnerability …. Using an intimate family lens, it offers a powerful portrayal of parenthood and identity. With tenderness and courage, the filmmaker uses the camera as a tool for reconciliation that bridges generations and cultures. In a time of division, this Traces of Home stands out for its compassion and timely representation of Mexican and Palestinian experiences united by love and resilience.”