
In this intimate and powerful debut documentary, Kennedy Moua, a second-generation Hmong American high school senior from Sacramento, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover his community's silenced history. With fellow students Deanave Yang, Laichee Khang, Tyler Easter, and Brianna Moua, Kennedy Moua delicately navigates the challenging terrain of intergenerational trauma as they interview relatives who fought alongside American forces during the "Secret War" in Laos—a clandestine US military operation during the Vietnam War that has remained largely undocumented. Supported by EBAYC-Sacramento, these young filmmakers craft not only a historical record but also a moving meditation on identity, cultural preservation, and the courage required to confront painful legacies. Hmong Pride ultimately reveals as much about the present generation's quest for understanding as it does about their elders' experiences, offering a vital contribution to both Hmong American storytelling and documentary filmmaking.
- Year2024
- Runtime38 minutes
- DirectorKennedy Moua and Deanve Yang
In this intimate and powerful debut documentary, Kennedy Moua, a second-generation Hmong American high school senior from Sacramento, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover his community's silenced history. With fellow students Deanave Yang, Laichee Khang, Tyler Easter, and Brianna Moua, Kennedy Moua delicately navigates the challenging terrain of intergenerational trauma as they interview relatives who fought alongside American forces during the "Secret War" in Laos—a clandestine US military operation during the Vietnam War that has remained largely undocumented. Supported by EBAYC-Sacramento, these young filmmakers craft not only a historical record but also a moving meditation on identity, cultural preservation, and the courage required to confront painful legacies. Hmong Pride ultimately reveals as much about the present generation's quest for understanding as it does about their elders' experiences, offering a vital contribution to both Hmong American storytelling and documentary filmmaking.
- Year2024
- Runtime38 minutes
- DirectorKennedy Moua and Deanve Yang