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Program curated by PAAFF Programmers
Q&A LIVE on 11/14 at 1:15 P.M. EST
In this program
The Rose of Manila
Directed by: Alex Westfall | 12 mins
An imagined telling of the formative years of Imelda Marcos, who would become infamous for embezzling billions from the country to sustain her extravagant lifestyle. Here, the fate of a young girl and an entire nation become entangled as the absent mother of a country is born.
Winning in America
Directed by: Amrita Singh | 12 mins
Aishwarya Narayanan clashes with her immigrant coach-father and questions the meaning of success while vying for a spot at the prestigious National Spelling Bee.
Sunday
Directed by: Sean Wang | 8 mins
A young couple spends what could be their last night together.
The War Within
Directed by: Javid Farahani | 15 mins
A paralyzed man who has lost his legs due to a car accident says at home, buying and selling dollars. He anticipates a war between Iran and the US, hoping the value of his dollars will soar, regardless of how many people would die in the war.
Kalinga (Care)
Directed by: Kent Donguines | 28 mins
“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.
