I had the pleasure of reuniting with my fellow female doc filmmaker friends (LtoR: Cassy Soden, Amy Benson, Gretchen Burger) for one of my favorite on-site Work-In-Progress (WIP) gigs. This was our 2nd year working with the 8th grade girls at Lake WA Girls Middle School, offering feedback on the […]
This film evoked a feeling of uncertainty of the space between right and wrong. The culture of this tribe is so far from our reality that, honesty, I don’t believe that we have the right to label their beliefs and customs ourselves. This film gave me such an uncomfortable feeling […]
I thought that the film was very enlightening and powerful because it was very personal, but at the same time it showed us so much about the Chagga. I loved how we could clearly see that the topic was important to the filmmaker, and how each story tied in to […]
Dear Eli, Thank you for coming in to talk to us and show your film. The journey in my mind that your film took me is one one that had too many important stops along the way. Your film helped me realize the importance of truth and dedication. I think […]
I was very moved by this film. I think all of the bravery and courage was outstanding. It was amazing to see the women from the tribe have an opportunity to share their stories the way that they remembered them. The fact that everything was shared on camera was very […]
This film was truly powerful I’ve been very close to several victims of sexual abuse. Sometimes the only way I can help them is just to listen. I can see the relief they feel just by telling someone. This was so clear in the film. I could see them saying […]
Watching A LOT LIKE YOU gave me shivers. The way the two women, Ellie’s Aunts, talked about their experiences makes you realize that differences in culture don’t just extend to language, celebrations, or tradition. They go even farther to how people act, and how they see the world. Although [there […]
This film made me reflect on my family. I am first generation as well, and seeing that film made me wonder if I went to my father’s birth place, what would I find. If I met that part of his family, what would they tell me about my heritage? What […]
Dear Eli, Thank you so much for sharing your unique story with my classmates and me. I visited Tanzania last summer on a volunteer trip, and I was amazed by the country and its people. Our group leader and many of her friends were Chagga. Like you, they were brave […]
Filmmakers ask ‘Who am I?’ with two documentaries Being mixed race in America often means fielding confusing questions about one’s heritage. These questions aren’t simply answered with the name of a place, but are inherently tied up with history. Often that history is dark, as migration often comes with stories […]