GERM is a feature documentary that amplifies the overlooked stories of Southeast Asian families impacted by gang culture. Through honest storytelling, it seeks to spark healing, foster understanding, and turn lived experience into collective empowerment through the story of the Angeles family.
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Nearly two decades after losing his eldest brother to gang violence, social worker J.R. Angeles embarks on an intimate journey with his father and late brother’s teenage son through grief, cultural identity, and healing, revealing a story that honors the sacrifices and resilience of countless Filipino immigrant families in California.
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PROJECT STATUS: Production | Fundraise
TYPE: Documentary Feature Film
THEME: Immigrant · Identity · Family
COUNTRY: United States
LANGUAGE: English
RUNNING TIME: 90 mins
DIRECTOR: Jon Pham
PRODUCERS: Selena Leoni · Fiona Hardingham · Marques Mallare
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Jon Pham
SUPPORTED BY: Film Independent (Non-Profic)
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GERM is a fiscally sponsored project of Film Independent, a non-profit independent media arts organization. Film Independent will receive grants for the charitable purposes of GERM, provide oversight to ensure that grant funds are used in accordance with grant agreements, and provide reports as required by the grantor. Contributions for the charitable purposes of GERM must be made payable to Film Independent and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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