Organizers: The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Center for Southeast Asian Studies and Department of History.

Description:

This documentary explores the stories of some of these 21st century Filipino émigré who used to be state scholars but have since followed other opportunities abroad. As these friends send a video camera to each other by courier and share their stories, they open up about adulthood and moving away, and teasing out larger themes such as the Philippine’s labor export economy, nationalism, and internationalism, as they search for themselves and their place in the world wherever they may be. Kung Saan Man Tayo (Wherever We May Be) will be screened virtually via Vimeo from Friday, February 4, to Wednesday, February 9, 2022. 

The Vimeo link will be available via UHCSEAS website and social media on Feb 4, 12am HST. The screening will culminate with a panel discussion with filmmakers Adrian Alarilla (PhD candidate, History, UHM) and Kenneth Cardenas (PhD candidate, Geography, York University) at 2:00 PM HST, Wednesday, February 9. Moderated by Maria Natividad I. Karaan (PhD Candidate, English, UHM).

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