Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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Produced by: Sabrina Vozikis

Dye takes a look at the life of Marilia, an elderly Brazilian immigrant in NYC who is just starting to claim her independence at the age of 72. After her fair share of sacrifices and hardships, mostly for her late husband who made a life for himself while leaving her with nothing, Marilia works towards autonomy through her resiliency. She discusses both the control she wants over her life versus society’s desire to control her, manifested through one example: Her Hair.