Date of Award
Fall 1-5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Film and Media Studies
First Advisor
Reiko Tahara
Second Advisor
Andrew Lund
Academic Program Adviser
Andrew Lund
Abstract
May the Soil Be Everywhere is a feature-length documentary film that tells an intimate four-generational family story about farming, survival, and regeneration. Set against a backdrop of war, famine, and rapid urbanization, May the Soil Be Everywhere delves into oral history, trauma, family heritage and generational love. It represents a community’s collective effort to preserve its identity.
Recommended Citation
Zhao, Yehui, "May the Soil Be Everywhere: Portraying a Family's Love and Revolution Through Oral History, Performance, and Film from a Granddaughter's Perspective" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1122
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