VC is thrilled to partner with the Peninsula Center Library to present a collection of Digital Histories films on Saturday, May 31st as part of their Community Voices - AAPI Film Festival 🎥⭐️ Each film presents a unique narrative that captures the AAPI experience through the distinct lens of its director. This collection celebrates the creativity, thoughtfulness, humor, and unwavering commitment to storytelling that enriches our understanding of these diverse cultures. After the screenings, engage with the directors during a Q&A session where they’ll share insights into their creative processes and the stories that matter to them. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor and uplift AAPI voices in cinema! 📅 Saturday, May 31 @ 1:00PM - 3:00PM (PST) 📍Peninsula Center Library, Community Room (701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274) 💰 FREE and open to the public 🔗 Learn more at pvld.org (fb)

SURRENDER: What We Carry and How We Heal ❤️‍🩹 In Surrender, Jess Dang delivers a courageous and deeply personal feature debut that pulls back the curtain on addiction, caregiving, and the pressure to appear perfect. Expanding upon her acclaimed short film of the same name, Surrender follows Naomi, a high-functioning Asian American woman navigating a hidden gambling addiction while caring for her family and maintaining the illusion of control. The story’s expansion from short to feature format allowed for a deeper exploration of Naomi’s internal conflict. “The short film focused on Naomi relapsing after 100 days of abstinence. It’s about shame and wondering, ‘is there hope for me?’” Dang explains. “In the feature, she’s high-functioning. She has a job, a girlfriend, and responsibilities. I wanted to challenge the stereotype of what an addict looks like.” ⭐️ Read more at festival.vcmedia.org (fb)