Tangles

Stella Gutierrez’s film invites viewers to share a personal look at her experience with Trichotillomania, and the moment when she opened up to a close teacher and her parents about her experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

The image shows a young woman with curly, multicolored hair wearing glasses and making a playful facial expression. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with text overlaid on it.
Topics Covered
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Content Heads Up
Representation
Latino/a/x, Woman / female, High school age
Film Style
Documentary
Filmmaker

Stella Guitierrez

At 15, Stella is the youngest contest winner. She created TANGLES at BAYCAT, where San Francisco-area youth develop digital media skills. The film reflects Stella’s personal struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, focusing on trichotillomania and dermatillomania.

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