Film Screening and Discussion
Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.
Montgomery Auditorium
Film Screening and Community Conversation with the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
This program presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival invites audiences to explore powerful stories of identity, family, and resistance through film.
The evening will feature a curated screening of three short films presented by the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival: Fighting For Family, The Healing Circle, and Kalinga (Care). Each film offers a distinct perspective on themes such as immigration, belonging, and community. Together, these powerful films reflect many of the ideas explored in this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection, Our Missing Hearts.
Following the screening, attendees are invited to stay for a community conversation between the filmmakers. Together, participants will reflect and discuss how storytelling through literature and cinema can illuminate contemporary issues affecting Asian American communities and beyond.
More About the Films:
Fighting For Family, Directed by Lan Nguyen
A story about separation by deportation, FIGHTING FOR FAMILY captures a family's story of love, challenges and resilience while also discussing the U.S. imperialist war machine and the intergenerational harm that it inflicts.
The Healing Circle, Directed by Thavary Krouch
The Healing Circle is a short documentary following Cambodian genocide survivors as they gather in Chicago to share stories, sing traditional songs, and reflect on their journey toward healing. Through performances and intimate conversations, the film honors their strength and the power of cultural memory passed from one generation to the next.
Kalinga (Care), Directed by Kent Donguines
At the age of six, director Kent Donguines' mother left him and his family in the Philippines to become a nanny overseas. Now, his film Kalinga (Care) shares the stories of several Filipina caregivers and nannies in Vancouver, bearing witness to their sacrifices as they struggle to reunite with their children and families and mapping out the emotional landscapes of migrant labour.