Spirit of My Mother

Haunted by visions and memories of her deceased mother, a young woman journeys from Los Angeles to her native Honduras in search of her origins.

Sonia, a young "Garifuna" woman - a Latin woman of West African, Arawak and Carib Indian ancestry - leads a troubled life as a house worker in Los Angeles and is plagued by a haunting memory of a relationship with an American soldier. Her efforts to escape her present circumstances and past trauma are fruitless until she dreams of her deceased mother who calls upon her with a sacred request. In order to comply, Sonia must return to the North Coast of Honduras where she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual rebirth. Stimulated by Garifuna ritual, Sonia discovers her cultural roots and her own identity as a mother. Spirit of My Mother has played Latin and independent film festivals worldwide to critical acclaim.