During my last big theatre job a young film maker Mona Bakht asked me if I’d like to be part of her documentary about Filipino heritage and identity.
Was so nice to think someone was interested in what I’m doing and my experience but…
TALKING. ON. CAMERA scared the shit out of me!
By the time I plucked up the courage to do it I was onto the next job and struggled to find the time… then of course, our show was suddenly closed and the world went into lockdown.
My interview was via Zoom and it’s one of the most nerve wracking things I’ve ever done but I’m so proud to be part of this film. If I’m honest it feels like some kind of acceptance or arrival – which seems weird to say given what Pearls of the NHS is about.
Although it’s not in the film we both talked about prejudice from all sides and not feeling as if you belong or are enough – especially if you can’t speak Tagalog.
The film is called T A L A G A – Mona introduces it by saying it “responds to the question Where are you really from?”
trailer https://player.vimeo.com/video/431608487
full film as part of the No room left in the margins film festival https://www.bombfactory.org.uk/noroomleftinthemargins
me being nervous on zoom…
Pearls of the NHS 