Dear Watsonville Trailer

"Dear Watsonville" is a mixed-media documentary offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of the manong generation, the 1st generation of Filipino migrants to arrive en masse in the U.S., as seen through the eyes of their children. It unfolds in 3 distinct vignettes, each focusing on the migration stories and day-to-day experiences of 3 Filipino families. This film distinguishes itself with its experimental use of community-sourced oral histories, archival images, and hand-drawn illustrations. Together, these elements weave a moving narrative about resilience, placemaking, and childhood.