Mayor of Lowell
“From Refugee to World Leader”
Synopsis
This short documentary chronicles the culture and arts of Cambodian Americans and the Lowell, MA community through the eyes of Sokhary Chau, the first Cambodian American Mayor in the United States. Chau immigrated to the U.S. at seven years old to escape the Khmer Rouge genocide. Through this unique story that showcases the best of Lowell—immigrant success, assimilation, history, and the development of the arts—we see a man born into a war-torn country who comes to America to be a first-in-the-nation leader.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-15
Top Cast
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Mayor of Lowell
Somong Rattanayang
Mayor's Wife
Philip Chau
Mayor's Son
Matthew Chau
Mayor's Son
Erastus Mwangi
Assistant to the Mayor
Sid “Sid Ink” Ou
Tattoo Artist
Bernard Long
Portrait Painter
Yanna Ok
Interim Director, Amherst Media
Kennis Mor
President, Indras' Artistic Creations
Jay Linnehan
President, Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Release History & Theatrical Window
at Suffolk University's Modern Theatre in Boston, MA
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hunter Berube
- Screenplay & Story
- Hunter R Berube, Kayla Dalton, Murat Metshin
- Original Title
- Mayor of Lowell
- Release Date
- 21/03/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hunter Berube
Hunter R Berube, Kayla Dalton, Murat Metshin
Murat Metshin
Tyler Fennyery
Hunter R. Berube, Kennis Yin-Mor, Kayla Dalton
Department Leadership Roster
Murat Metshin
Director of Photography
Kennis Yin-Mor
Producer
Kayla Dalton
Producer
Tyler Fennyery
Editor
Hunter R Berube
Writer
Kayla Dalton
Writer
Murat Metshin
Writer
Hunter Berube
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayor of Lowell
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What is Mayor of Lowell about?
This short documentary chronicles the culture and arts of Cambodian Americans and the Lowell, MA community through the eyes of Sokhary Chau, the first Cambodian American Mayor in the United States. Chau immigrated to the U.S. at seven years old to escape the Khmer Rouge genocide. Through this unique story that showcases the best of Lowell—immigrant success, assimilation, history, and the development of the arts—we see a man born into a war-torn country who comes to America to be a first-in-the-nation leader.
Who directed Mayor of Lowell?
Mayor of Lowell was directed by Hunter Berube.
Who stars in Mayor of Lowell?
The principal cast of Mayor of Lowell includes Sokhary Chau, Somong Rattanayang, Philip Chau, Matthew Chau, Erastus Mwangi.
When was Mayor of Lowell released and how long is it?
Mayor of Lowell was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mayor of Lowell?
Mayor of Lowell holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).