A MOTHER APART

NYC PREMIERE In this poignant documentary, poet Stacyann Chin confronts the lingering scars of being abandoned by her mother as a baby. As she navigates motherhood with her own daughter, Stacyann's journey becomes a powerful act of healing and self-discovery. The film captures her life as an artist in NYC and her periodic travels abroad seeking her elusive mother, while discovering familial connection in other ways. Authentic and vulnerable, this film offers a moving exploration of forgiveness and the complexities of family. - Karen McMullen

The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Laurie Townshend, producers Ngardy Conteh George and Allison Duke (OYA Media Group), and film subjects Staceyann Chin and Zuri Chin.

This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:
Closed Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by Angelika

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.