The Boricua’s Dilemma is a political documentary short that focuses on the centuries-long status debate in Puerto Rico. It commences with an animated crash course that frames the rest of the film in a historical context. The crash course touches on Puerto Rico’s colonial relationship with the US, the political status debate, as well as the 4 most common status preferences.
The film then introduces its 6 interview subjects, 3 politicians and 3 civilians. They each debate their preferred status as the film ventures into the most important arguments on the topic, showcasing each perspective and their influences including Hurricane Maria, PROMESA, and the gentrification happening in Puerto Rico’s metropolitan areas today.
