New Americans POV will highlight two documentary short films made by BIPOC filmmakers Peter Okojie (Breaking Forth) and Drama Del Rosario (In This Family) in commemoration of AAPI Heritage Month this May. The film screening will be followed by a Q&A session to talk about the filmmakers’ personal process in crafting their films and the unique challenges they face as new Americans.
This program is in partnership with New Americans Museum and is made possible by HomeLight and the NTC Foundation with support from Bank of Southern California and Liberty Station retail partner The Seligman Group and The Seligman Family Foundation.
May 29, 2021
5PM PST: Film Screening
6PM PST: Q&A Session with the filmmakers
Q&A/discussion will be moderated by New Americans Museum’s Executive Director Linda Caballero Sotelo and SDFC Executive Director Benito Bautista. Q&A facilitation and introduction by filmmaker and dance artist Trixi Agiao.
