Talks with Tio

We talked about my Uncle’s life in Venezuela and how he sees his future.

Interview with Daniel Mayz

Our family history starting with his childhood all the way until his adulthood.

Interview with Papi

This interview is between a father (Christian Sganga 47) and his daughter (Isabella Sganga 18). They discussed the hardships of life and how to grow from them. Isa’s father, Chris, suffered from a herniated disc, moved to a completely new...

Interview with my amazing grandmother <3

I asked one of the most important people in my life all about her childhood, accomplishments, and hopes.

Venezuelan Nuns and Coming to Brooklyn

I interviewed my mother-in-law, Barbara Aiello, about her childhood in Venezuela, her move to Brooklyn, our family and when she used to play pranks on the nuns in her Catholic school.

Entrevista con mi mamá, que tenía Alzheimers

Spoke in Spanish with my mom (age 86 at the time of the interview), who was born in Cuba, eventually moving to Venezuela, where she met and married my dad. She was a college professor for decades before retiring. She...

Interviewing Dad

In this interview, I got to ask my dad many questions I was curious about and receive some pleasant answers. I was even surprised by some of the things he answered, but I enjoyed every moment of the interview.

Norita Villalobos (Tata)

An interview done by me to my grandmother that I call "Tata" since I was born. She is Maracay, Venezuela, my hometown and I am in Weston, Florida where I recently live. We communicated by Skype.

Angelica Romero and Andres Parra

Angelica growing up in Maracaibo Venezuela and moving to Caracas and meeting Andres dad

Armando Jose Villasana Donaire, a Journey from 1939 to Present

In 2016 Armando Villasana Donaire (83) was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. This was shocking news to all his family. During this time, his son Armando Villasana Aguilera (43) commuted every day from Plantation, FL to Doral, FL, and while listening...

Narrative 2.14

I interviewed Cathy Reed about her journey to the US and what it was like after she moved here.

Lillian (Lee) Salomon – Willowood x PC

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Lillian (Lee) Salomon. Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. c/o Pedro Damasceno

“And at that moment I thought, it was real.”

A conversation between Emma Gonzalez & Pedro Damasceno recorded during a rally in favor of gun control laws— held in response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool. Emma had just delivered a speech addressing her experience during the...

Colonel Terry Derouchey’s Military Career

In this interview, Colonel Terry DeRouchey discusses his time at West Point and some of the highlights of his military career. He served in the United States Military for 35 years.

Virginia Zimmerman – Willowood x PC

Pedro Damasceno speaks to Virginia Zimmerman. Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. c/o Pedro Damasceno

Olga Giordano – Willowood x PC

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Olga Giordano (96). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center in Fort lauderdale, Florida. c/o Pedro Damasceno

Interview with Abuelo

This interview is between Albany Garrido and her grandfather, Ali Alfonso. She is 18 years old and he’s 77. The interview discussed my grandfathers life and future advice.

Franklin Lindsay – Willowood x PC

Pedro Damasceno (17) speaks to Franklin Lindsay (92). Interview hosted by Pine Crest’s Photography Club at the Willowood Brookdale resident center on August 9th, 2017. c/o Pedro Damasceno

Entrevista a papá

We talk about being optimistic in this difficult moment of our life, about hard work, family and about our country Venezuela.