Notes

Immigrants often leave behind what they love most, and their bravery in pursuing happiness comes at a cost, as almost everything worthwhile does. This Ballad of an Immigrant With Memory, by director Sergio Muñoz Esquer, hit home for me because of the mother and son scene at the heart of the short film and because of the connection to food and memories that I respect and feel bonded to. Just one taste of a special dish or delicacy can indeed transport you to a time and place that may seem far away or lost forever.