Mother Tongue, 2022
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2022
Creator
- Saavedra, Stephanie Alexandra (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
122 pages (122 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"MOTHER TONGUE is a feature-length family drama made for streaming platforms that explores the difficulties of forgiveness as the death of a loved one looms over the heads of a broken immigrant family. It features a young, first-generation Filipino-American girl struggling to find her own identity in the culture she feels pushed away from while simultaneously trying to find her own unique voice as a painter in her young adult life. The film encapsulates the grey nature of love given by unwell parents and the long-term consequences of pushing down emotions until it's too late. It's a story about taking charge of identity, as well as taking accountability for the harm done to loved ones framed by the lowest low of the young protagonist. MOTHER TONGUE explores the complexities of Asian immigrant familial relationships, the intergenerational trauma, the isolation, the lack of mental health advocacy, but also the dedication and searing love no matter how painful." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01C Visual & Media Arts
Physical Description
122 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu