My Mom

    This film, “My Mom” was created as part of a personal project series by Chara Bui (she/her). This series contains a short film collection about mental health experiences accompanied by music she played on guitar. She believes that art is a powerful gateway toward healing, resilience, and growth and that storytelling is a profound way for us to connect to each other.

    The image depicts two women standing in a dimly lit room, with a table in the background covered in candles.
    Topics Covered
    Grief and Loss, Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
    Content Heads Up
    Discussion of loss of a parent to mental illness
    Representation
    Pacific Islander, Adult, Parent, Immigrant, Child / Children
    Film Style
    Animation, Documentary
    Filmmaker

    Chara Bui

    Chara Bui's film "My Mom" is part of her personal project series on mental health. It blends short films with her guitar music, reflecting her belief in art’s power to foster healing, resilience, and connection through storytelling.

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