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Each story in this collection of shorts has something to teach us about life's journey. Young people are awakening and making new discoveries.
For Ages 11-14 | 88 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Awakening, choosing a path, intergenerational, religion/tradition, immigration, coming of age
This program contains: Physical and/or emotional conflict, traumatic and/or triggering content (grief/loss)
The Night I Left America
While awaiting the results of his mother’s visa renewal request, a teenager recalls memories from his childhood in Uganda and his relationship with his parents. He reconsiders the values his parents have instilled in him and wonders whether the pursuit of the American dream is everything he has imagined it to be?
- Year2021
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Swahili
- CountryUnited States
- NoteTHEMES: Identity, Immigration, Urban/Rural Experiences
- DirectorLaki Karavias
- ProducerHenry Tumwesigye, Katie Walter
For Group Tickets CLICK HERE
Each story in this collection of shorts has something to teach us about life's journey. Young people are awakening and making new discoveries.
For Ages 11-14 | 88 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles
Themes: Awakening, choosing a path, intergenerational, religion/tradition, immigration, coming of age
This program contains: Physical and/or emotional conflict, traumatic and/or triggering content (grief/loss)
The Night I Left America
While awaiting the results of his mother’s visa renewal request, a teenager recalls memories from his childhood in Uganda and his relationship with his parents. He reconsiders the values his parents have instilled in him and wonders whether the pursuit of the American dream is everything he has imagined it to be?
- Year2021
- Runtime14 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Swahili
- CountryUnited States
- NoteTHEMES: Identity, Immigration, Urban/Rural Experiences
- DirectorLaki Karavias
- ProducerHenry Tumwesigye, Katie Walter