50 years since the end of the war in Vietnam, Southeast Asian refugees have rebuilt their lives and made their mark within their own communities. These films celebrate their resilience and cultural significance amidst enduring as well as new state violence and misunderstanding. This program is only available to view in California, Orgeon, and Washington state.

This short documentary explores the identities, pursuits, and making of Home-land through the testimonies of various Hmong American Women.

Home-land: Hmong American Women

In commemoration of the 50 years since the end of the war in Vietnam, the Friends of Little Saigon dedicated their arts and culture program efforts towards collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of Vietnamese refugees and their families through this oral history project.

Saigon to Seattle

Taking Root explores the displacement of Southeast Asian refugees from their motherlands as a result of US military violence, and how they subsequently resettled and attempted to rebuild their lives in Philadelphia.

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Taking Root: Southeast Asian Resettlement Stories in Philadelphia

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Opening Night: Reflections & Legacies

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The 13th annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival is continuing our hybrid model this year at the Wing Luke Museum and Broadway Performance Hall in-person from June 20-21, 2025. Online programming will be available from June 22-29, 2025. All films are only available to viewers within the United States, while some films are geo-blocked to Washington State only. Select films will not be available online. Please check each film program for viewing windows and geographic restrictions. Watch all the films with the purchase a Hybrid Festival Pass or Virtual Only Festival Pass {{buy_pass_link|here}} To learn more about the festival and other events, please visit {{website|www.seattleaaff.org}}

SAAFF is the only film festival to provide a space for pan-Asian American voices, perspectives, and histories told through multimedia arts and independent films in Seattle.

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