“This is the story of a girl...the day she remembered who she is, and the first time the world forgot to honor her... until now.”
— The Unforgetting
Hey, I’m Zola.
I’m just like you nervous about growing up, curious about what’s next, and learning how to be proud of who I am.
Want to see what happens when my family helps me celebrate something I thought I had to hide?”
A story for every girl, everywhere.
About the Film
The Unforgetting is a short animated film that follows Zola, a young girl who believes she is facing the worst day of her life when she starts her first period at school. Through the support of her family, community, and a sacred rite of passage, she discovers that this moment is not an ending, but a powerful beginning. The film celebrates girlhood, honors menstrual rites long forgotten, and reclaims them as moments of pride, belonging, and joy.
What is the Flowroot Rite?
A modern rite of passage celebrating the first cycle.
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