Through the Lens of Culture

Through a poignant poem, a young black girl fights against systemic racism, ultimately celebrating herself and her possibilites.

The filmmaker shared, “This film is about my own personal journey with mental health, and how I was misdiagnosed with stomach virus when in reality it was anxiety. I made this film to educate parents and students that sometimes something that might seem as a common illness might be a mental illness.”

The filmmaker shared, “Our film was specifically about being part of the LGBTQ+ community and the struggles within it. We want people to know that although not everyone will accept you, there are other people who will; you are not a problem.”

The filmmakers shared, “Our entry is about the struggles that the language barrier has created for students in the school environment..”

A film about how to work through generational trauma in Hispanic households by starting conversations about mental health and validating the emotions of loved ones.

A parent and youth have a dialogue in Spanish about the youth’s mental health and the parent does not understand, but the film offers a positive message of support.

A first-generation Vietnamese youth feels misunderstood by his parents, but opens up to a supportive friend.