to become the sky: An Evening with Jess X. Snow

Filmmaker Jess X. Snow joins moderator Heidi Amin-Hong (English, UCSB) for a discussion of a selection of their films. Snow discusses their artistic journey and multidisciplinary practice, which includes poetry, visual art, and film. Together, they also explore topics including the model minority myth, community care and mutual aid, and Asian-American immigrant experiences. They discuss the films’ depiction of queer intimacy and the romantic and erotic agency of Asian-Americans onscreen. Recorded on 04/18/2024. [9/2024] [Show ID: 39972]
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