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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
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
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.
The War Within
Directed by Javid Farahani
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
“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.
