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FACING IDENTITY (Ages 11-14)

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The Girl with the Accent
The Mission: Stories from Caron Butler Dr.
Experiencing racism as a child, encountering gun violence as a young adult, and speaking out against both issues. This is the story of former NBA player and Miami Heat assistant Caron Butler, as he inspires the next generation to create a brighter, more inclusive future.
Wheels On The Bus
When The Sky Was Blue
Leah spends a day questioning about her identity as a Chinese-Australian.
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This selection showcases the impact of race, immigration status and caste on young people following their dreams and pursuing their interests


For Ages 11-14 | 71 minutes | Presented in English and original languages with English subtitles


Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, discrimination, identity, peer pressure, awakenings, religion, tradition, untouchables


This program contains: Mature language

Wheels on the Bus


After being bullied into making iron wheels for his upper-caste peers, Bhyal, a lower caste blacksmith, and his friend Laba are compelled to steal iron from the village to make the wheels. At Bhyal workshops, the boys work through the night and fall asleep. Laba's father finds his son asleep with Bhyal. Outraged at this sight, he calls the village religious chief to purify his son.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    Nepali
  • Country
    Nepal
  • Premiere
    North American Premiere
  • Note
    THEMES: Gender Spectrum, Identity Exploration
  • Director
    Surya Shahi
  • Screenwriter
    Surya Shahi, Rajesh Prasad Khatri
  • Producer
    Sushant Shrestha, Surya Shahi, Rajesh Prasad Khatri, Prabin Kumar Rawat
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