Director David Maler and star Angela Cano join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about their award-winning film ZUMECA, a sweeping cinematic story exploring identity, culture, and connection at the dawn of the Americas. The Dominican production tells a powerful pre-colonial love story between a Spanish conquistador and a Taíno woman, exploring themes of heritage, spirituality, and the collision of worlds through breathtaking visuals and emotional storytelling. The film has already earned major recognition, winning the Grand Jury Prize and Best Actress for Angela Cano at the Slamdance Film Festival — marking a historic milestone for Dominican cinema.

We talk with David and Angela about bringing this deeply personal and culturally rich project to life, the challenges of telling a story rooted in history and identity, and what it means to share Dominican culture with global audiences. From the film’s poetic vision to its emotional performances and powerful message about love, resilience, and collective memory, this is a passionate conversation about storytelling that transcends time, culture, and borders.

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