Refugees

Author, rapper, Third Culture Kid and human rights activist Sonita Alizadeh was born in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and escaped being sold into marriage as a child — not once, but twice.

A documentary that originally was just supposed to be a short film about Afghan skiers turned into a much longer piece after those skiers were forced to leave the country as refugees when the Taliban returned to power.

Thrust onto the public stage at 15 years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery, resilience and her struggle to secure education for all, especially for girls and refugees.

Are you a Third Culture Kid (TCK)? If so, some filmmakers are looking for interview subjects between the ages of 25-35 for a documentary on TCKs.

The remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai and her struggle to secure education for all, especially for girls and refugees, has left an indelible mark on the world.

Aida Mandić is a luminary, her narrative tapestry intricately woven from threads of resilience, empathy and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Omotayo Banjo’s “Dreams For Our Children: Immigrant Letters to the Future” is a collection of letters from first- and second-generation parents and parents-to-be which captures their aspirations for their children.

Feelings of unresolved grief, confusion, losing a sense of self and forming a new community (or lack of) can all be traced back to the journey of an immigrant.