Cinema Tropical reported that Puerto Rican film La pecera (The Fishbowl), directed by Glorimar Marrero Sánchez, began streaming in the United States on March 22, and will continue through the following months. [For more dates and venues, see Monument Releasing.] A streaming release is planned for June 4, 2025.
Monument Releasing has announced the U.S. theatrical release of the acclaimed Puerto Rican ecofeminist drama La pecera, the powerful debut feature from interdisciplinary artist Glorimar Marrero Sánchez.
After making history as the first Puerto Rican-produced feature film to premiere at Sundance, the film will be released in U.S. theaters in March 2025, coinciding with Puerto Rico Emancipation Day on March 22. A streaming release is planned for June 4.
Set on the island of Vieques—a U.S. military testing ground for toxic munitions such as napalm, depleted uranium, and Agent Orange— La pecera tells the story of Noelia (Isel Rodríguez, in an elegant performance), a 40-year-old artist battling terminal cancer. Determined to use her remaining time to resist the ecological and social consequences of U.S. colonialism, Noelia’s journey unfolds as an act of personal and collective resistance.
After discovering that her cancer has recurred and metastasized, Noelia retreats to her home in Vieques, where she reconnects with her mother and community. Choosing to keep her illness a secret due to the lack of local medical care, she dedicates herself to protesting the environmental devastation caused by military activity. When a hurricane approaches and her health deteriorates, she rekindles a past romance and faces a profound decision: leave and seek treatment or remain with her people and her cause.
With a predominantly female cast and crew, La pecera [The Fishbowl] is both a compelling character study and a poignant commentary on environmental racism, colonialism, and resilience. Marrero Sánchez emerges as a vital voice in Puerto Rican cinema, creating a film that resonates far beyond its setting. [. . .]
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Cinema Tropical reported that Puerto Rican film La pecera (The Fishbowl), directed by Glorimar Marrero Sánchez, began streaming in the United States on March 22, and will continue through the following months. [For more dates and venues, see Monument Releasing.] A streaming release is planned for June 4, 2025. Monument Releasing has announced the U.S.
