A Lot Like You

A Film by Eliaichi Kimaro

Category Archives: Education

Ray ~ (8th Grade reviews ALLY)

February 11, 2015

[This post is part of my Wednesday series — letters from Lake Washington Girls Middle School‘s 8th graders sharing their reflections on our screening + conversation about A Lot Like You.]   Dear Eliachi Kimaro, I loved discussing your movie with you and talking to you about the journey you took to […]

Akirah ~ (8th Grade reviews ALLY)

February 4, 2015

Dear Eli, Thank you for showing the truths that hadn’t yet been voiced. I think that by telling your family’s story you helped to guide them to change. Being able to change and transform peoples lives like that is truly amazing and I envy you for having that spectacular talent. […]

Emma ~ (8th Grade reviews ALLY)

January 28, 2015

Dear Ms. Kimaro, I am so thankful that you came to our school to tell us about your experience, your trip, and your family. This film was very inspiring and honest. I am impressed that this was only your first film. I could tell at a certain point in the […]

8th Grade Reviews ALLY

January 27, 2015

Occasionally, we get requests from middle school teachers asking whether A LOT LIKE YOU is appropriate for their students.  My answer is always, “it depends.”  Teachers know their students best.  And our trailer is an accurate representation of the scope and tone of our film. I will say that it […]

RCC students see cultural share benefit

December 17, 2014

DECEMBER 15, 2014 5:00 AM • RACHEL RODGERS H&R STAFF WRITER DECATUR – A shared story can transform a life, and truth that is never spoken can never lead to change. This was the message that director Eliaichi Kimaro delivered to students, faculty and staff during a visit to Richland Community College. […]

ALLY at Smith College, 6/13/2014

June 10, 2014

I’ve been hoping to screen our film at Smith College for quite some time.  Having heard about their graduate social work program from dear friends who are now alums, I knew our film would be uniquely well-suited to help them deepen into the meaty conversations they’re already having.   So […]

RadioActive Youth media workshop

May 4, 2014

Last month, I was invited to lead a KUOW RadioActive youth media workshop for advanced producers on exploring identity through story.  RadioActive supports young people’s growth as media makers by sharing access to public radio’s knowledge, skills and institutions. In preparation, I spent an afternoon of binge listening their stories.  Soon realized there was […]

Collective Eye blog highlights female filmmakers

March 28, 2014

In honor of Women’s History Month, our educational distributors ~ Collective Eye ~ asked female filmmakers to reflect on their experiences as women in the film industry.   What they shared is enlightening, inspiring, and insightful.  You can read the full blog post HERE. I had the pleasure of answering their final question (see […]

Mixed/Movement

February 26, 2014

In its third #NotYourAsianSidekick Google Hangouts On Air, 18MillionRising will explore the ways multiracial identity impacts AAPI organizing and movement building. Panelists will discuss historical and contemporary successes and challenges related to the ways multiraciality disrupts and complicates racism and the racial construct. We will also delve into what it […]

ALLY in Redland City News

October 19, 2013

It was a pleasure to connect with Hannah Amante at our recent screening event at the University of Redlands, CA.  Here is her write-up that appeared in the Redland City News. Award-Winning Filmmaker Eliaichi Kimaro Visits University of Redlands, Uses Film to Begin Discussion on Culture and Diversity By Hannah […]

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