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shareCelebrate 20+ years of AWC through the works of our recent Fellowships. We are proud to present AWC Vol. 2023 and AWC Vol. 2024.
In this program
BALIK/BAYAN
Directed by Paula Kiley
A balikbayan box company owner explores the ways in which balikbayan boxes shaped his perception of the U.S., shedding light on the sacrifices made in pursuit of the “American dream” and the intangible losses that accompany it.
BEYOND BORDERED HISTORIES
Directed by Zaynah Waseem
Beyond Bordered Histories is an intercultural audio-visual multimedia exhibit using archival photographs and moving images to explore the intricate narratives of belonging to a diasporic community.
BUTTERFLY/BATAPLAI
Directed by Veialu Aila-Unsworth
A Papua New Guinean/American woman challenges her evangelist father’s strict rules to find her voice as a makeup artist.
DIGITAL CAMOUFLAGE
Directed by Alfred Bordallo
A Multi-Channel Video Art Installation juxtaposing vignettes of CHamoru existence within and against imperialism.
COME TOGETHER
Directed by Honestine Pa'ala-Fraser
Inspired by the 1978 documentary “Omai Fa’atasi: Samoa Mo Samoa,” a teenage girl growing up in a strict Samoan household lives the same day everyday cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her siblings until she joins a community organization that helps her realize her full potential.
KA ʻĀʻUMEʻUME: NAVIGATING HOME
Directed by M. Kaleipumehana Cabral
Six Kānaka ʻŌiwi weave a story of grief, hope, wisdom, and struggle in navigating diaspora and returning to their homeland.
KE ALA
Directed by Bryson Nihipali
A young Native Hawaiian filmmaker interviews 3 generations of his family to gain a better understanding of the path laid down by his kupuna.
MORE BOUNCE
Directed by Alexis Si'i
MORE BOUNCE documents three Samoan men as they reflect on their time as bouncers in Southern California, and the dangers that came with it.
MY BROTHER
Directed by Misa Tupou
At rugby training, Malu knows time is against him, but his support for his sister Alofa will not be deterred.
SANSEDAI
Directed by Kayli Kimura
Through intimate conversations with the filmmaker’s 92-year-old grandmother, SANSEDAI (三世代) examines the nuances of growing up during war, migrating to a country that was once deemed an enemy, and being Japanese-American.
SNACK
Directed by Lauren To'omalatai
After a night out with friends, Jess returns home and shares a late night snack with someone unexpected
TALA’S BEDTIME STORY
Directed by Peter Filimaua
In order to help Tala fall asleep, his mother tells him a tale about his grandfather and Pulotu, the underworld.
