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In 1965, Tiffany’s mother was separated from her parents. She never saw them again. 40 years later, Tiffany flies to Taiwan to try & find her grandparents - with just two names scribbled on a napkin. Sing Me a Lullaby unravels the complex tensions between love and sacrifice, captured over 14 years and across two continents. Told through the intertwined journeys of daughters and their mothers, this is a story about recovering familial history, healing inherited pain, and understanding that love comes in many forms.

This documentary screening is a part of the International Student Centre (ISC)'s Real Talk: Conversations on Pop Culture, Community & Politics, a casual and engaging monthly discussion series exploring hot topics in pop culture and their connection to global issues—such as race, gender, migration, climate change and human rights.

Speakers

Sing Me A Lullaby's director, Tiffany Hsiung, is a Peabody award-winning filmmaker based in Toronto, Canada and is listed as one of DOC NYC’s 40 under 40 this year. She recently won the inaugural Toronto International Film Festival ‘Share Her Journey Short Cuts Award’ after the world premiere of her recent film ‘Sing Me a Lullaby’ (2020) As well as a DGC award for Best Short Film. Tiffany received the prestigious Peabody award for her debut feature ‘The Apology’ (2018) along with the DuPont Columbia Award and the Allan King Memorial Award.

Tiffany’s approach to storytelling is driven by the human condition and the relationship that is built with the people she meets both in front and behind the lens. Despite how emotionally charged her films are, Tiffany masterfully embeds humour and levity to bring her audience in closer allowing her stories to be universally accessible.

Partners

The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCC) is a vibrant multicultural hub in Canada with three decades proud history in serving the diverse community. CCC takes pride in taking the leadership role in promoting and preserving Chinese culture and heritage in the context of Canadian society. Over the past 30 years, CCC has brought joy, harmony, diversity and sense of belonging to many people and newcomers so they can proudly call Canada home. As our diverse community evolves, CCC is moving forward and discovering new ways to outreach and satisfy the needs of the ever-changing community. They are also committed to cultural investments and growth and empowerment of the young generation to carry on their mission and legacy.