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

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