Building Bridges: A documentary on Acculturation Dissonance in Cambodian American Families
Format
Oral Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Teresa Bergman
Faculty Mentor Department
Communication
Abstract/Artist Statement
The purpose of the documentary is to explore the presence of Intergenerational Cultural Dissonance within Cambodian American families and it's effects on Cambodian American youth. Stockton, California has one of the largest populations of Cambodian Americans. With interviews from members of the Stockton Cambodian community, the documentary film gives a glimpse into the experience of Cambodian American youths who have trouble communicating with their parents because of language and cultural barriers. It also poses explanations of the cultural differences and possible solutions.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Room 211
Start Date
20-4-2013 4:00 PM
End Date
20-4-2013 4:25 PM
Building Bridges: A documentary on Acculturation Dissonance in Cambodian American Families
DeRosa University Center, Room 211
The purpose of the documentary is to explore the presence of Intergenerational Cultural Dissonance within Cambodian American families and it's effects on Cambodian American youth. Stockton, California has one of the largest populations of Cambodian Americans. With interviews from members of the Stockton Cambodian community, the documentary film gives a glimpse into the experience of Cambodian American youths who have trouble communicating with their parents because of language and cultural barriers. It also poses explanations of the cultural differences and possible solutions.