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NextFound Artist
October 09, 2024
🎬 The Weekly Reel:
This week’s release is a deeply personal archival documentary that explores the filmmaker’s journey of self-discovery through their name and identity. Through intimate reflections, the film delves into the significance of names, how they shape who we are, and the power of reclaiming identity in a world that often mispronounces or misunderstands it. You can catch this movie and many more on our platform.
RELEASE THIS WEEK:
The Rain & It’s Flower
An archival doc that explores my identity. A film about my name, how to say it & who I am.
Director: Keya Saxena
Q: What was the inspiration behind the film?
A: A film created out of crisis, confusion, and frustration: a film by Keya. About me, by me, for everyone. As I reflect on my childhood & life thus far, I grapple with a small yet consistent struggle that has never left me - the mispronunciation of my name.
Q: What is your favorite book?
A: The Kite Runner!
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