A reflection on family and culture through documentary shorts appropriate for all ages.

At 94 years old, Margarita Elms has a pretty solid routine and a lifetime of memories. Is there space for a total solar eclipse?

My Tía during an Eclipse

At 94 years old, Margarita Elms has a pretty solid routine and a lifetime of memories. Is there space for a total solar eclipse?

The Patel Motel Story reveals how South Asian immigrants, led by one undocumented man’s journey from Gujarat, built a hotel empire—transforming American hospitality through resilience, identity, and belonging. Screening as part of a special event and panel, details can be found <a href="https://nofs.eventive.org/schedule/68d18a0ea4745bf040f887b7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>. After the screening + conversation, we will walk to the Times Picayune Avenue Gallery for a reception celebrating the film. All attendees of the film + conversation are welcome!

The Patel Motel Story

The Patel Motel Story reveals how South Asian immigrants, led by one undocumented man’s journey from Gujarat, built a hotel empire—transforming American hospitality through resilience, identity, and belonging.

Behind the Beads is a documentary celebrating Black Masking Indian culture through the lens of young digital artists. As part of the “Feathers of Hope” initiative by Arts New Orleans, YAM students immersed themselves in the Black Masking Indian tradition, learning beadwork and documenting the artistry of three Queens. This collage-style film blends animation and live footage to honor the resilience and cultural significance of the tradition. Inspired by an interview with Queen Herreast Harrison, the film explores how beading and masking connect to ancestral memory, embody resistance, and preserve the spirit of freedom across generations.

Behind the Beads: Black Masking Indian Queens Share the Tradition

This documentary celebrates Black Masking Indian culture through the lens of young digital artists, blending animation and live footage to honor the resilience and cultural significance of the tradition.

Filmmaker Hieu Gray embarks on a personal culinary exploration of her childhood hometown of Waycross, Georgia, as she navigates 
the intersection of Vietnamese and Southern cuisine, while shedding light on an untold chapter of Vietnamese American history in the South.

Rice & Grits: A Vietnamese American Culinary Odyssey of the American South

Filmmaker Hieu Gray embarks on a personal culinary exploration of her childhood hometown of Waycross, Georgia, as she navigates the intersection of Vietnamese and Southern cuisine, while shedding light on an untold chapter of Vietnamese American history in the South.

All Ages: Family Culture Doc Shorts

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