Mariela traveled to Oaxaca and saw firsthand the devastation caused by the federal police. She even volunteered to help the community while she was there, listening and learning about the events that unfolded, even participating in night watches because the community didn’t want the police to remove the charred buses, so people could see the devastation they caused. Her images surrounded the panel as they spoke; images of burned cars and a young curious boy in many of them, showing innocence in tragedy. Although she’s not a trained photographer or cinematographer, Mariela’s eye is sharp and she knows how to convey a powerful message with images. Her creation of this media helped people really understand the devastation and injustice that occurred that day. Media matters – record and write everything.