Colombian Film: CATAPUM | Proimágenes Colombia

Synopsis

From the Colombian Coast to New York City, “CATAPUM - Nowhere to Fall” is the powerful story of 3 Afro-descendent women of 3 generations, who found resistance, healing, and celebration in the ancestral musical tradition known as Bullerengue. Ceferina Banquez, Palba Flores, and Carolina Oliveros share the story of their lives, -marked by the armed conflict in Colombia- their homeland, and their songs. Their personal experiences trace the arc of immigration, race, community, identity, and an enduring oral tradition; transcending borders to create a sense of belonging in a foreign land. Their personal memories converge in a collective memory, offering a narrative of the Colombian armed conflict that honors the universal healing and reconciling power of music.