Hapa (2019)
After his 23andMe results reveal he is actually 51% White and 48% Asian, biracial filmmaker Shal Ngo goes back to his roots in both Vietnam and Minnesota to confront the meaning of his identity. Hapa combines documentary, stop-motion animation, family interviews, and stream-of-conscious voiceover to take a deep dive into who we are and what defines us.
Director: Shal Ngo
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Shal Ngo as Self |
| Directing | Shal Ngo | Director |
| Writing | Shal Ngo | Writer |
| Production | Stephanie O'Neill | Producer |
| Sound | Attis Ngo | Music |
| Crew | Jared Levy | Cinematography |
| Editing | Shal Ngo | Editor |