These short films each capture a snapshot of American life, featuring immigrant and 1/2nd generation filmmakers and stories. From the search for acceptance, the fight for justice, and of course the emergency response to an accidental missile warning aimed at Hawaii. Films include: Black Ghost Son, Coffee Shop Names, Do We Belong?, 808: How We Respond, Sofa So Good

Eddie, a first generation Chinese-American, is learning to become a father and his son, Troy, is navigating the spaces between ethnicity and identity. As Troy gets older, Eddie recognizes they carry different racial stigmas and worries that he may not have all the tools to guide Troy through the gauntlet of race.

Black Ghost Son

Three Indian people imagine their personas as their "coffee shop names," the names they give baristas because their real names are hard to pronounce.

Coffee Shop Names

An Indian immigrant in Kansas is shot and killed in a senseless hate crime, leaving his wife to grapple with the question of whether America is truly her home.

Do We Belong?

On the morning of January 13th, 2018, the State of Hawaii issued a false missile warning leading millions to believe a missile attack was imminent. The culture of live-streaming provided a real-time record of those who chose to deal with their own mortality in selfie-mode. With a chorus of voices from various social media platforms, 808: HOW WE RESPOND takes a look at the effects of false information, our desire to be seen, and our growing cultural instinct to process our lives in front of the camera, even in our final moments.

808: How We Respond

In the streets of New York, a young woman is relentlessly, stubbornly and desperately looking for a sofa.&nbsp;This is a funny story with some touching moments about holding on and letting go.

Sofa So Good

"This Is America" Short Showcase Q&A

'THIS IS AMERICA' SHORTS

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