After Maria is a documentary film directed by Nadia Hallgren that tells the story of the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico from the perspective of five strong Puerto Rican women who were forced to flee the island and seek refuge in a FEMA hotel in the Bronx. The film follows the women as they navigate the challenges of living in a new city and adjusting to a new way of life after losing everything they knew in the hurricane.
The women, who are all from the same community in Puerto Rico, bond together like family as they try to find stability in their new lives. They help each other navigate the complexities of the FEMA hotel system, find employment and education opportunities, and support each other through the emotional trauma of losing their homes and families.
However, their new lives are constantly threatened by a range of forces that try to pull them apart. From government bureaucracy and institutional racism to rising rent prices and the devastating effects of climate change, the women face a range of challenges that test their resilience and strength.
Despite these obstacles, the women remain united and determined to build a new life for themselves and their families in the face of a devastating natural disaster. After Maria is a powerful and poignant documentary that sheds light on the ongoing struggles of Puerto Ricans in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, as well as the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.