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Experience compelling short films under the East Meets West (EMW): Asian Canadian Fiction category. These works delve into themes of identity, perception, and the human experience, offering diverse narratives that resonate deeply.

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Seen

Directed by Ashley Mae Johnston

Canada | 2022 | 9 min

Synopsis:

Seen investigates the ways in which the realization, acknowledgment, and acceptance of being observed by others affects how we show up within our physical bodies. It explores ideas about autonomy of the body, and its use as a source of power, liberation, and authentic connection to our psyche.

Premiering at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and winning the Audience Choice Award at ReelAbilities Film Festival, Seen offers a poignant exploration of self-perception and bodily autonomy. Johnston's work invites introspection on how we inhabit and perceive our own bodies in a world of constant observation.

Screening on June 6 and 7

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