Alexandra Hidalgo

[2][3] She is best known for her work on the documentaries Teta and Vanishing Borders and for her video book Cámara Retórica: A Feminist Filmmaking Methodology for Rhetoric and Composition.

[7] Before moving to Pittsburgh, she was an associate professor at Michigan State University’s Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures.

Hidalgo explores love, motherhood, immigration, and the experiences of women filmmakers in her films, writing, and academic work.

Love: Hidalgo argues that contrary to general belief, it can be useful to get feedback from those closest to us, including spouses.

She examines how complicated it can be for mothers and daughters to remain close and connected to each other when separated by immigration and when dealing with the repercussions of traumatic events like divorce.

She has collaborated on a number of campaigns on behalf of women filmmakers, including a 2017 open letter to the Cannes Film Festival requesting better treatment of mothers and parents in general, which included “easy steps for Cannes to take that can lead to more inclusivity, from letting parents know where they can and cannot bring children to providing child care, dedicated breastfeeding venues and meet-ups for parents.”[24]Hidalgo descends from a family of writers.

[33] Hidalgo often incorporates her experiences as a mother and her family dynamics into her creative projects, adding depth and personal resonance to her work.