Canning House, in collaboration with the Embassy of Panama, presents

"Liza... Like Her" (2005)

Directed by Annie Canavaggio

28 September, 7pm

Liza lives in Kuna Yala, an indigenous reserve comprised of 350 Caribbean islands off Panama. The Kuna are known worldwide for the beautiful embroidery that they sew: molas. In this documentary, the director, Annie Canavaggio immerses herself in the world of the Kuna where she meets Liza, a master mola maker. Liza narrates her life and tell us about her joys, sorrows, ambitions and hopes but above all acceptance in “her world” since not everything is what it seems… Liza was born a man. She lives a constant struggle between wanting to maintain her traditions but also struggling with her womanhood. This is her story.

Q&A with the director follows the film.

Entrance: £3 members/£5 non-members

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