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20215 minPGdoc-short

Faces

20215 minPGdoc-short

Five young people discuss the joys and challenges of being mixed race and the anxiety of belonging to multiple cultures.

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Five young people discuss the joys and challenges of being mixed race and the anxiety of belonging to multiple cultures.

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Patrick Taylordirector

Laylah Amirchihcast

Nina Robinsoncast

Patrick Taylorcast

Faustine Ghislaincast

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A group of young people sit together, sharing their experiences of being mixed race. They discuss the joys of blending cultures and the challenges that come with it. Each person expresses their unique feelings about belonging to two or more backgrounds. Directed by Patrick Taylor, "Faces" runs for five minutes and reflects on the complex emotions tied to cultural identity.

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Faces (2021)

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2021

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