Director Vera Brunner-Sung in attendance.
“Nothing short of a consummate artistic achievement, given its use of image and sound to unearth unspoken lived realities.” - Siddhant Adlakha, JoySauce.com
Tuesday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. | Recently divorced Lue (Wa Yang) lives with his refugee aging mother and keeps to a quiet, steady routine: his maintenance job, working his family mushroom stand at the farmers market, fly fishing on the river, and singing karaoke at the local bar—until things begin to crumble. With a predominantly Hmong cast and crew, BITTERROOT offers a rare glimpse into rural Montana’s Hmong community, set amongst stunning landscapes scorched by last year’s wildfires. Dialogue: Director Vera Brunner-Sung in attendance.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Cinematography in a U.S. Feature, Tribeca Film Festival
Nominee - Best U.S. Narrative Feature, Tribeca Film Festival
Asian American Showcase | May 16–22, 2025
Presented as an annual collaboration with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media and now celebrating its 28th year, the Asian American Showcase (AAS) provides a platform for new work by established and emerging Asian American filmmakers. Synopses provided by AAS. Learn more at faaim.org.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu