Adult TCK

As a child trying to deal with the feelings of disorientation that come from the input of multiple cultures and the social alienation that comes from living in a culture not her own, Emily Chu responded as anyone might: by separating herself from the source of her “Otherness” as much as possible.

Third Culture Kids (TCKs) have typically spent a significant part of their upbringing crossing cultures. Their experiences can make it challenging to find, form and sustain a sense of belonging to place and to people.

In a world full of culture, there are those who stand out in a very unique way and are incredibly special. Actor Lupita Nyong’o is one of those.

Being a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is something that stays with a person for their entire life and in many cases can become a cornerstone of their identity.

Jennifer Lopez is an iconic singer, actress and business owner from the Bronx, New York, U.S.A. Both of Lopez’s parents were born and raised in Puerto Rico, and met after moving to New York. IMBd.com says Lopez’s music is inspired […]

Maziyar Jobrani, known as Maz, is an Iranian-American comedian born in Tehran, Iran, but moved to California when he was six years old. While he was born a Muslim, he describes himself as “Muslim-ish.” Jobrani was enrolled in a Ph.D. program at UCLA when he decided […]

If there was ever a perfect way to portray the universal experiences of attachment and letting go, a Third Culture filmmaker would know how to do it. By inviting his audience to step into brief moments around moving day, filmmaker Sebastien […]

COVID-19 has forced all kinds of industries to adapt worldwide and some changes have improved accessibility to a larger audience. Film festivals have adapted to the new normal by hosting digital screenings. South by Southwest Online 2021 (SXSW) prepared an […]