Dialogue: Director Kimberlee Bassford in attendance.
Saturday, May 9, 5:00 p.m. | An intimate portrait of acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel eight years in the making when tragedy struck. The film offers an in-depth and thought-provoking look at Sia’s tumultuous journey leading to that traumatic moment, illuminating the complexities of inconsistently treated mental illness and the devastating toll it can exact on individuals, families, and entire communities. Dialogue: Director Kimberlee Bassford in attendance.
Awards & Nominations
Winner, Best Feature, DOCUTAH International Film Festival, 2026
Winner, Grand Jury Prize, Festival International du Film documentaire Océanian (FIFO), 2026
Winner, Best Made in Hawai‘i Feature, Hawai‘i International Film Festival, 2025
Asian American Showcase | May 7–12, 2026
Presented as an annual collaboration with the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media and now celebrating its 29th year, the Asian American Showcase (AAS) provides a platform for new work by established and emerging Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander filmmakers and stories. Synopses provided by AAS.
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