Brooklyn man using his art to tell stories of Puerto Rican pride
His food and film are not just forms of art. In a place that's always changing, he's holding on to what matters while inviting others to learn at the table.
By day, Dylan Golden is behind the camera — sharing the intimate stories of Puerto Rican families living across New York city.
"My sister and I had been collaborating on projects about our grandparents for a long time," said Golden. "Trying to tell their story of like their migration process from Puerto Rico in the late 1940s to New York."
His family roots back in San Juan are a big part of why he's compelled to shine light on voices similar to his.
"We can't be erased," said Golden. "Like we must tell these stories. There's so many people in a community that have something to say, and they have a story to tell. I wanted to capture those and have them kind of be a part of history and remembered forever."
When the sun sets, Golden then trades his lens for a blender - mixing his passion for storytelling as the head chef of Chino Grande in Williamsburg.
"This is literally my grandfather's recipe," said Golden. "Nothing has been changed or altered. I wanted to just pay homage to his legacy and everything that he's done for my family and all of us growing up."
His food and film are not just forms of art. In a place that's always changing, he's holding on to what matters while inviting others to learn at the table.
"Being Puerto Rican, there's a lot we have done for our community," said Golden. "I want to be able to pass that on to my kids and future generations."
