Mixed-race Korean adoptees trace original families through DNA, records and journeys shaped by the aftermath of the Korean War. Work in progress.
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In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee
Liem investigates the identity substitution in her adoption records and searches for the Korean girl whose name she was given.
First Person Plural
Deann Borshay Liem revisits her adoption from South Korea to the United States and reunites with her Korean family.
GO-BAMA: Between Hope & Dreams
2010 · Documentary GO-BAMA: Between Hope & Dreams A. Rahman Satti German-Sudanese filmmaker Satti follows Barack Obama’s campaign while reflecting on hope and his own experience of belonging. English Further viewing Film details / viewing ↗
The Homes We Carry
2022 · Documentary The Homes We Carry Brenda Akele Jorde Family connections stretch between Germany, Mozambique and South Africa. See film details Screening · BGHRA 2023 BGHRA keynote: Related link Programme / film details ↗
Roots Germania
2007 · Documentary Roots Germania Mo Asumang Mo Asumang investigates ancestry, German identity and belonging. See film details Pre-conference screening and filmmaker Q&A · BGHRA 2011 Programme / film details ↗
