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shareWhen you face the world, do people see you as you are or how they perceive you to be? This collection of shorts explores perceptions of the body, questions what it takes to be comfortable in your own skin, and reconsiders the “weight” given to appearances.
This film program is available internationally.
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In this program
Why Don’t You Eat More?
Directed by George Du, Sinclair Neff
A quiet, up-close reflection on masculinity and the meaning of the word “skinny”—delicately captured on 16mm film.
Lost Face
Directed by Yusaku Okamoto
Miku, a fashion model, gets into an accident while on a photo shoot and acquires a disorder called face blindness, which makes her incapable of recognizing people’s faces. Before the accident Miku judged people based on their faces, but she cannot do that anymore.
Mirror
Directed by Christina Yoon
A Korean immigrant with a severely scarred face visits a black market hospital in Queens to seek plastic surgery.
Idol
Directed by Ryushi Lindsay
Single mother Miyabi relies on her child idol daughter Kasumi as their only source of income and ticket to future financial stability. When Kasumi is replaced in the group by a more popular girl, Miyabi must ensure she gets her daughter back in the lineup.
