Why My Dad Loves

  • Year 2024
  • Country USA
  • Runtime 20 min
  • Director Nkaujoua Xiong
  • Notes Filmmaker in Attendance, Has Subtitles, Subject in Attendance, Staff Pick
  • Topics

Film Synopsis

At the age of 13, my father left his homeland, Laos, to seek a brighter future in the United States. Throughout the years, he devoted himself to supporting his family, seldom sharing the details of his past. This film intimately explores the experiences that shaped my father’s understanding of love.

Showings

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

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PWPL – Shiras Room

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

Pass it On

The Honorable Distillery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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