2021 Films Archives - Page 2 of 5 - The Representation Project

A retro-style television screen displays the text "Pause II: The Problem with Representation in Kid's Media - Part 1." The background shows a pixelated image of a person sitting indoors. There is a black rotary dial and blank space on the right side of the TV, giving it an old-school documentary vibe.

Conditioned

A Film by Angie P., The Representation Project, 2021

Conditioned shows the development of queer children’s media, beginning in the 1930s to present-day movies and TV shows. The filmmaker uses clips of TV shows and films to explore how LGBTQ+ representation can be improved and how representation is linked to acceptance, especially for kids.

A woman with long, dark hair featuring lighter highlights, wearing a yellow shirt, is shown in a softly lit indoor setting. She has visible tattoos on her chest and is speaking into a microphone attached to her shirt, embodying representation and self-love in this compelling documentary.

Detras de Una Mirada

A Film by Christopher G., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short documentary film, Édgar Gaytán shares their experience of discrimination as a transgender person living in Mexico and their journey to self-acceptance and self-love. CW: This film discusses sexual violence.

A person with curly, shoulder-length hair stands with their back to the camera, using both hands to style or adjust their hair. They are wearing a white top and a few gold bracelets on their right wrist. Various hair care products are visible in the background, reminiscent of a grandmother's loving touch.

Hair Care

A Film by Cadence C., The Representation Project, 2021

This short documentary film explores Cadence’s relationship with her natural hair and the beautiful memories of her grandmother doing her hair when she was a little girl.

A person with long dark hair is seated in front of a light-colored wall, wearing a white top with black stripes. They are looking slightly off-camera with a neutral expression, and there is a small microphone clipped to their top, giving the impression of being part of a documentary on representation.

I Am Different

A Film by Diya K., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short film, Diya explores her feelings of otherness in her small community of Bothell, Washington, as a first-generation Indian-American and follows along as she navigates her experience of cultural assimilation and self-appreciation.

A person stands in a brightly lit bedroom wearing a colorful tie-dye T-shirt, facing a full-length mirror attached to white closet doors. The room features plants, a bed with a white blanket, and a wall decorated with photos and small frames, reflecting the moments captured in their personal documentary.

Inner Workings

A Film by Cara D., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short film, Cara opens up about her experience with depression and body dysmorphia. She explores how mental health struggles manifest for others in Generation Z, especially in the wake of the COVID19 Pandemic.

A collage of cut-out magazine letters on a green background spells out: "It felt VERY isolating to JUST completely start OVER in a place where YOU COULDN'T even speak the LANGUAGE.

Language

A Film by Jocelyn C., The Representation Project, 2021

Three young adults living in different parts of the world share their relationship to language and how it affects their experience of community and connection to the people they know.

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