Lina Lyte Plioplyte is a documentary filmmaker and film educator. This short film is based on her feature documentary “Periodical.” Images courtesy of MSNBC Films and XTR. Opinion Video combines original reporting with creative storytelling to produce visually transformative commentary. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. Follow the New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, X and Threads.

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Persons: Lina Lyte Plioplyte Organizations: MSNBC Films, New York, Facebook