The power of names and language unify this selection of shorts that explore changing identities and the intrinsic qualities and impact of words.
VIEWING REGION: Canada
Language: English
Tommy (a.k.a. 張麟發, Jason, Timmy, Tammy, Tim Tam, Lan Phat and T Truong) reveals the story of his many names. The film follows the evolution of Truong’s identity over the years and explores how we’re shaped by both the names we’re given and those we choose for ourselves. Directed, animated, and narrated by Truong himself, My Name is 張麟發 Tommy Lan Phat Truong thoughtfully and succinctly answers the question “Where are you from?”
- Year2022
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- Director張麟發 Tommy Lan Phat Truong
The power of names and language unify this selection of shorts that explore changing identities and the intrinsic qualities and impact of words.
VIEWING REGION: Canada
Language: English
Tommy (a.k.a. 張麟發, Jason, Timmy, Tammy, Tim Tam, Lan Phat and T Truong) reveals the story of his many names. The film follows the evolution of Truong’s identity over the years and explores how we’re shaped by both the names we’re given and those we choose for ourselves. Directed, animated, and narrated by Truong himself, My Name is 張麟發 Tommy Lan Phat Truong thoughtfully and succinctly answers the question “Where are you from?”
- Year2022
- Runtime11 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- Director張麟發 Tommy Lan Phat Truong