Marilena Marchetti is a filmmaker, jeweler and teaching artist based in Harlem, New York City. She does freelance video work and custom jewelry design.
Artistic Vision
Marilena’s background as an activist and educator inform her approach to filmmaking and jewelry design. Since 2008 she has used video to uplift and bear witness to grassroots struggles that engage everyday people. The spirit, attitude and energy that fuel both small acts of heroism and triumphant efforts of the collective to better our world animate her work. She draws inspiration from the beauty found in humbly innovate everyday objects and all things born of mother earth.
Topics covered
Black Lives Matter
Disability Rights
Education Justice
Harm Reduction
Medicare For All
New York City
Police Free Schools
War On Drugs