Squeegee Boy

Caught between the weight of his mother’s expectations and his evolving sense of self, Eugene finds an unexpected kinship with a group of squeegee boys. But as he navigates the challenges of this gritty urban landscape and grapples with the complexities of his own identity, he discovers that the job demands more than just physical labor – it requires a strength of character and a resilience that he must cultivate from within.

Directed by Chung-Wei Huang
Produced by Taelor Clay

Director’s Bio: Chung-Wei Huang is a filmmaker from Taiwan, now based in Baltimore. Her work includes narrative films and dance videos. She wants to interweave elements of social commentary into her work and navigate the complex intersections of personal struggles, creating narratives that offer a nuanced perspective. Currently, she is working on her dance video “Days without End”, which was supported by the Rubys Artist Grant.

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The Kids Are Alright: Trans and Nonbinary Asian Childhood

While many countries and communities are starting to embrace transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people, stigma remains in some places. Around the globe, TGNC people are being attacked by anti-trans legislation. Certain US states ban gender-affirming care; others prevent gender or name changes. Some countries put trans people in jail or worse. In the US, the supporters of anti-trans laws say they want to protect children while ignoring the trans youth they’re hurting. They say children don’t and can’t identify as TGNC because they’re too young. These shorts feature trans youth from the US, South Korea, and Iran coming to terms with their identities and finding their community, proving anyone at any age can be trans.