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For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable.
For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable. Sometimes, we have to face both good and bad to move forward and find our family supports. In one short, Olive relates her journey to better self-care, with the help of her family. In another short, two refugee brothers must sustain each other. In another short, Mariam voices her avoided emotions regarding her mother and the uneasiness she felt about her mixed background.
Shorts Program Duration: 79 minutes
Themes: Family history, family is who you make it, external supports during times of transition.
Language: This program is presented in English, Russian, Persian, Arabic and Spanish with English subtitles.
Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
MUM (Short Film)
Synopsis: After 15 years of averting the source of her anxiety, Mariam at last walks the journey of voicing her avoided emotions regarding her non Emirati mother. She will attempt to repair the uneasiness she felt about her mixed background in the Emirati society.
Program Type: Public Program - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2018
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageArabic with English subtitles
- CountryUnited Arab Emirates
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorMariam Al Awadhi
- ProducerMariam Al Awadhi
PUBLIC PROGRAM - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable.
For better or for worse, family history can be inescapable. Sometimes, we have to face both good and bad to move forward and find our family supports. In one short, Olive relates her journey to better self-care, with the help of her family. In another short, two refugee brothers must sustain each other. In another short, Mariam voices her avoided emotions regarding her mother and the uneasiness she felt about her mixed background.
Shorts Program Duration: 79 minutes
Themes: Family history, family is who you make it, external supports during times of transition.
Language: This program is presented in English, Russian, Persian, Arabic and Spanish with English subtitles.
Content Advisory: This program contains Mature Themes.
Geoblocking Notice: This program is only available in the Chicagoland area.
MUM (Short Film)
Synopsis: After 15 years of averting the source of her anxiety, Mariam at last walks the journey of voicing her avoided emotions regarding her non Emirati mother. She will attempt to repair the uneasiness she felt about her mixed background in the Emirati society.
Program Type: Public Program - Groups of 12+ tickets CLICK HERE for Group Reservation Form
Geoblocking Notice: This film is only available in the Chicagoland area.
- Year2018
- Runtime10 minutes
- LanguageArabic with English subtitles
- CountryUnited Arab Emirates
- PremiereChicago
- DirectorMariam Al Awadhi
- ProducerMariam Al Awadhi