The New Lifeguards of West Las Vegas

Documentary | 2020

Producer | Camera Operator

Drowning is the fourth leading cause of unintentional death for children in Clark County, Nevada. Meet the students like Elijah Garcia and Beamber Davis, who are learning to swim and hoping to become lifeguards in this historically Black community of Las Vegas, where the legacy of segregation and discrimination have exposed children to unequal risks.

Directed by Faviola Leyva

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