She Shaved to Stop the Bullies. It Backfired | VOCES Shorts | PBS

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Juana is entering puberty and one thing comes guaranteed with that – body hair. Relentlessly bullied and finding no support from her mother in shedding her hairy shame, Juana crusades into the world of hair removal behind her mom’s back.

Juana Pelos | VOCES Shorts
Director/Screenwriter: Maria Mealla
Producer: Daniel Fabelo

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Produced by @LPBMedia, acclaimed PBS documentary series VOCES features the best of Latino arts, culture and history and shines a light on current issues that impact Latino Americans. Devoted to exploring the rich diversity of the Latino experience, VOCES presents new and established filmmakers and brings their powerful and illuminating stories to a national audience.