Herselves
Synopsis
This personal hybrid documentary unearths the complexities and nuances of the relationship between a Korean-American daughter and her immigrant mother. As the filmmaker creates her own images of her mother's life before motherhood, difficult questions of freedom, authorship, and filial responsibility emerge.
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A Daughter Searches for Answers in Her Mother’s Mysterious Past | The New Yorker Documentary
Type: Clip • Published 2021-03-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (online)
Festival / Special Debut
March 12, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristy Choi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kristy Choi
- Original Title
- Herselves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristy Choi
Kristy Choi
Kayla Tong
Sofia Chang
Frances Rubio, Keiko Elizabeth
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Rubio
Producer
Kristy Choi
Writer
Sofia Chang
Editor
Kristy Choi
Director
Kayla Tong
Director of Photography
Keiko Elizabeth
Producer
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What is Herselves about?
This personal hybrid documentary unearths the complexities and nuances of the relationship between a Korean-American daughter and her immigrant mother. As the filmmaker creates her own images of her mother's life before motherhood, difficult questions of freedom, authorship, and filial responsibility emerge.
Who directed Herselves?
Herselves was directed by Kristy Choi.
Who stars in Herselves?
The principal cast of Herselves includes Kristy Choi, Cindy Choi.
When was Herselves released and how long is it?
Herselves was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 9m.