As part of our See Change initiative, we strive to showcase the work of women and non-binary individuals and their behind-the-scenes involvement in a production.
This film is produced by Lily Chen.
Join us for a Reel Talk screening of Silent War presented in collaboration with UNMC | Nebraska Medicine Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group. Stay after the film for a panel discussion featuring local mental health community experts.
Film Information
Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health is a groundbreaking documentary that confronts the deep silence surrounding mental illness in Asian American communities. Through intimate stories of struggle, survival, and healing, the film explores how cultural stigma, intergenerational trauma, racism, and systemic neglect have shaped the mental health experiences of families from diverse Asian backgrounds.
Featuring raw personal testimonies, expert insights, and emotional family reckonings, Silent War reveals the human cost of staying silent—and the power of breaking that silence. At once personal and political, the film charts a collective journey from shame to resilience, offering hope for a more inclusive and compassionate mental health future.
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