Silent sacrifices : voices of the Filipino American family / produced by Christopher T. Ridzon ; directed by Steve Godwin ; a Concepts in Motion production.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Godwin, Steve, director.

Ridzon, Christopher T., producer.

Concepts in Motion (Firm), production company.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Filipino American families.

Filipino Americans--Cultural assimilation.

Filipino Americans.

Filipino Americans--Ethnic identity.

Conflict of generations--United States.

Conflict of generations.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (29 minutes)

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Center for Asian American Media, 2001.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

An insightful study of Filipino American family dynamics and psychologies, Silent Sacrifices delves into the cultural conflicts Filipino immigrants and their American-born children encounter on a daily basis. Frank discussions between teens, young adults and their parents reveal how issues of ethnic identity and opposing Filipino and American values contribute to youths' bouts with depression, parenting difficulties and inter-generational misunderstandings. Intent on breaking the silence that allows dysfunctions to develop, the documentary and its accompanying educational guide offer an invaluable starting point for enhancing family communication within one of the country's fastest growing demographics.

Participant:

Narrated by Dr. Patricia Heras.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 27, 2021).

OCLC:

1264102837