Ellianne Baptiste

Inspired by her grandmother's real-life story, Mia finds a way to embrace and celebrate her cultural heritage and identity.

In the 1960’s and 70’s, the U.K. forced the entire Chagossian population off their homeland so the U.S. could build a military base on the island of Diego Garcia. This film sheds a light on the human rights abuses Chagossians have suffered and their ongoing campaign for their right to return to their homeland.