INNERGENERATIONAL
“How do we move through the familial trauma, while passing down the best parts of our ancestry?”
ANTO CHAN
InnerGen X Embarassed by Night
Cinecycle- 129 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON
WHAT IS INNERGENERATIONAL ABOUT?
InnerGenerational is the discovery and showcasing of the second-generation immigrant’s experience in finding our place in Canada.
Many of us suffer in silence through mental health issues, shame, guilt, pressures to assimilate and confusion in who we are, always feeling stuck in the middle.
With exploration of our lineage and complicated family history, we are able to find where we belong.
The main goal for the InnerGenerational community is to foster a safe environment for Asian artists to grow and evolve in their crafts without fear, limitations and to deviate from the model minority archetype.
Without this type of support and solidarity, our ancestral gifts would be lost forever.
InnerGenerational is an intimate reflection on ancestral impact featuring Asian experiences shared through poetry, music, rap, comedy, dance and storytelling.
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Is the story going to be heartbreaking and/or hilarious?
Our performances highlight emotional vulnerability, contrasting with the punishment we often grew up with.
Anto Chan
