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Untold Stories

From the land of a million elephants to the land of the free, the stories of Lao refugees are historically underrepresented. This film highlights their resiliency through community celebration such as the Lao Food Festival, providing spaces for cultural preservation and exchange, intergenerational healing, understanding and collaboration.

  • Michael Schaffer
    Director
  • Michael Schaffer
    Writer
  • Richard S. Morrison
    Executive Producer
  • Pacific Arts Movement
    Producer
  • Ethan Keovilay
    Key Cast
  • Jessalyn Grace
    Key Cast
  • Souphatta Inthavong
    Key Cast
  • Margaret "Miminoi" Marshall
    Key Cast
  • Theptida Phomthavong
    Key Cast
  • Champa Noy
    Key Cast
  • Khmer Dance Troupe
    Key Cast
  • Joseph Roanto-Ramirez
    Key Cast
  • Danny Desantiago
    Key Cast
  • Syra Simsuangco
    Key Cast
  • Pida Kongphouthone
    Key Cast
  • Bobbie Oudinarath
    Key Cast
  • Vatthanatham Lao Foundation
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Refugee, Food
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pacific Arts Movement/Reel Voices
  • San Diego Asian Film Festival
    San Diego
    United States
    November 10, 2024
    Premiere
    Reel Voices
Director - Michael Schaffer
Director Statement

he/him, Laotian-American, my mom inspires me, I have a lot of experience being in photos and videos because of my mom taking non-stop pictures all the time. I don't have much experience with film, but I learned a lot from this program.