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Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento (Full Belly, Happy Heart) (2026)
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Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento (Full Belly, Happy Heart) (2026)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
May 29, 2026
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
May 29, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
016 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
-
Official Site
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Director
Jordana Rubenstein-Edberg, Marshall Leitner-Hanig
Screenwriter
Natalia Fuentes
Starring
  • Brenda Anguiano
  • No One
  • the people of queens
  • Volunteer members of Fenix Community Fridge

In this compelling 16-minute documentary, directors Jordana Rubenstein-Edberg and Marshall Leitner-Hanig shine a light on a grassroots movement combating food insecurity in New York City. The film centers on Brenda Anguiano and the volunteer members of the Fenix Community Fridge, a mutual aid network dedicated to providing free, accessible food to the people of Queens. Through intimate, observational storytelling, the documentary captures the daily efforts of these community organizers as they stock refrigerators, build relationships with local businesses, and navigate the challenges of sustaining a volunteer-run operation. The narrative explores the motivations driving these individuals, from personal experiences with hunger to a deep-seated belief in collective care. With a warm and hopeful tone, Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento (Full Belly, Happy Heart) avoids political rhetoric, instead focusing on the simple yet profound act of neighbors helping neighbors. Written by Natalia Fuentes, this documentary offers a poignant glimpse into how a community can come together to ensure everyone has enough to eat, celebrating the resilience and compassion found in everyday activism.