Reel Voices
OVID is proud to present six highlights from Pacific Arts Movement’s “Reel Voices” program. Reel Voices empowers high school students to learn the art of documentary filmmaking. The subjects of these films were chosen by the students, and they will surprise you with their craft and insight.
Plus, check out a playlist curated by Brian Hu, the artistic director of Pacific Arts Movement - www.ovid.tv/pacific-arts-movement.
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American Born Confused Desi
Directed by Anvita Gurung • Documentary • 2018 • 9 minutes
An insider’s look at the challenging world of expectations and stereotypes surrounding second generation Indian American youth.
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Beginnings
Directed by Kathleen Silverstein • Documentary • 2012 • 6 minutes
This film provides an intimate look into the life of an adoptee. This highly personal film explores the filmmakers history including a trip back to her orphanage in Suzhou China. Beginnings shows us that there is nothing more impo...
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Black Hair Magic
Directed by Alaysja Clark • Documentary • 2017 • 7 minutes
African-American women discuss the struggles and benefits of being a black woman in America through hair.
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Intermission
Directed by Amiahlina Figueroa • Documentary • 2019 • 15 minutes
In an apartment building located in downtown San Diego, there occupies a Chinese couple, a Japanese Mom, and a Mexican security guard. We learn where they're from, how they got here, and their experiences of coming from another cou...
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Motherlands
Directed by Winter Smiley • Documentary • 2016 • 12 minutes
Split into three chapters, Motherlands follows the stories of seven Filipina women as their tales interweave across generations, borders, and bloodlines.
