Season 1: Behind the Lens, Season 1

Eugene Kim Captures Important Moment in Asian-American Music
Kim’s ‘Cherry’ tells the story of a day-in-the-life of an R&B artist in 90s Daly City
Eugene Kim Captures Important Moment in Asian-American Music

Scars Become Badges of Honor in Talibah Newman’s Films
The Oakland-based filmmaker crafts rich stories from the perspective of children
Scars Become Badges of Honor in Talibah Newman’s Films

Pete Lee’s Bold Filmmaking Traverses Genres
Loners, Rappers, and Lady Bank Robbers: Pete Lee Brings the Bay's Scrappy Vibrance To Life
Pete Lee’s Bold Filmmaking Traverses Genres

‘Moses’ Documentary About Homelessness Changes Lives
A conversation with the directors and Moses about how their film changed his life.
‘Moses’ Documentary About Homelessness Changes Lives

Nijla Mu'min Creates a Black Muslim Coming-of-Age Story
Nijla Mu'min's 'Jinn' is a love letter to her family and religion.
Nijla Mu'min Creates a Black Muslim Coming-of-Age Story

Pamela Chavez's Magical Animation Tells Her Migration Story
A queer female filmmaker creates beauty out of the painful memories of her migration.
Pamela Chavez's Magical Animation Tells Her Migration Story

In ‘Rodents of Unusual Size,’ Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
A documentary filmmaking team finds stories of resilience in surprising places.
In ‘Rodents of Unusual Size,’ Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

Leo Herrera Imagines an Alternate World Without AIDS
A filmmaker creates a sci-fi documentary honoring his lost LGBTQ heroes
Leo Herrera Imagines an Alternate World Without AIDS

Peter Nicks Navigates Opposing Worlds in 'The Force'
A look inside a filmmaker's effort to document the Oakland Police for two turbulent years
Peter Nicks Navigates Opposing Worlds in 'The Force'
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