First Generation Movies

A film depicting the clash between the expectations of immigrant parents and the non-traditional aspirations of their first-generation children....

Tensions rise between an immigrant father and his first generation son as they try to connect with each other and deal with the weight of cultural...

After many years, the two siblings Leo and Sara reunite for a final farewell dinner at the old family restaurant. One last chance to reflect on past...

A first-generation college senior confronts the realities of generational trauma, while preparing an original piece for an upcoming violin audition.

In this modern, coming of age documentary, Naomi, Jojo and Arham grapple with economic divides, gender roles, and family dynamics while competing in...

As Eunice prepares a meal for her mother, she struggles to navigate the blurred lines of what it means to be a “good daughter,” and the...

Kain Tayo follows Rica Piquan, the owner of Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Groceries, one of only two Filipino markets in Tucson, Arizona. Born and raised in...

Julia Reyes, the precocious and strong-willed teenage daughter of first-generation Mexican immigrants, dreams of becoming a famous writer far away...

A first-generation Nigerian American and her Black American partner must decide between being true to themselves or trying to live up to their...

Chicks follows a group of teenage girls as they navigate the complexities of friendship, identity and growing up in contemporary London. Blending...