Dinner With Abuelita

Aleichia Celestina Williams sits down for dinner with her Abuelita to ask a simple question: why did you come to America? Over the meal, a family story unfolds. Through intimate conversation and shared stories across the dinner table, this short film explores the personal history behind a family's journey, uncovering the hopes, sacrifices, and dreams that shaped one woman's decision to leave everything behind. A tender portrait of heritage, resilience, and the stories that connect generations