SOUTHEAST ASIAN STORIES OF RESETTLEMENT IN PHILADELPHIA
TAKING ROOT
Directed by Oanh-Nhi Nguyen
Documentary | 60 Minutes | English | Boston Premiere
FREE SCREENING
- Friday, Oct. 25, 6:00PM EST
- Emerson Paramount Center
- 559 Washington St. Boston, MA
- Q&A with filmmakers
Taking Root amplifies the stories of Southeast Asians who resettled in Philadelphia after the American War in Vietnam. It highlights the intergenerational impact of structural violence and demonstrates the power of Southeast Asians in resisting and rebuilding in America.
Advisory: War images, impact of war
Director’s Bio – Oanh-Nhi Nguyen
Oanh-Nhi Nguyen (she/her) is a film director, writer, producer, and activist who has spent the last 10 years working towards social justice, with a particular interest in gender and racial justice. She creates stories honoring Asian and Asian American women, specifically Vietnamese women and immigrants, and how intergenerational trauma impacts the trajectory of their lives.
