Arlington’s Magnolia Bog

Coral De la Cruz-Novey

Directed by

In Arlington County, Virginia there resides a hidden gem called a Magnolia Bog, an ecosystem that is one of only 23 worldwide. The bog has a journey of discovery, abandonment and restoration all made possible by the community surrounding it.

Directed by

Coral De la Cruz-Novey

2025

7:19 mins

United States of America

Feb 1, 2025

In Competition

2025

Director

Coral De la Cruz-Novey

Writer & Producer

Coral De la Cruz-Novey

Cast

Alonso Abugattas

In Arlington County, Virginia there resides a hidden gem called a Magnolia Bog, an ecosystem that is one of only 23 worldwide. The bog has a journey of discovery, abandonment and restoration all made possible by the community surrounding it.

About
Coral De la Cruz-Novey

Coral De la Cruz-Novey is a Peruvian-American storyteller who has been making films for over ten years. Aside from creating her own films, she is also a founder of a youth journalism coalition, The Arlington AMP that produces videos and podcast stories about her local area. Coral’s work has been recognized in over 50 countries, as well as being an official selection in multiple international film festivals.

Coral loves creating short sci-fi films, documentaries, and dark comedies. She talks about her film and ambitions in an interview with Voice of America.