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“Slanted” Clinches Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2025, Delves Deep into Racial Identity with a Transformative Tale

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Austin, Texas – The 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival’s grand jury awarded its top narrative prize to “Slanted,” a provocative film directed by Amy Wang. This year’s festival held in Austin highlighted groundbreaking works that push cinematic boundaries, but it was “Slanted” that caught the jury’s eye for its daring exploration of race and identity through a satirical lens. “Slanted” delves into the life of Joan Huang, a high school senior who participates in an experimental procedure to change her race as part of a desperate bid to fit in and clinch the title … Read more

Armenian-American Lawyer Embraces Heritage with Turkish Citizenship: A Tale of Reconnection and Ancestral Pride

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ANKARA, Türkiye — Glen Frederic Matheson, an Armenian-American attorney with deep ancestral ties to the Ottoman Empire, has recently been granted Turkish citizenship, adopting the name “Murat” as a nod to his heritage. His lineage traces back to his great-grandfather, Mihran Mesropyan, an esteemed officer and chief architect in the empire. The process of acquiring Turkish citizenship, which was completed last month, was backed by Ali Sahin, a deputy from Türkiye’s Justice and Development (AK) party. Sahin, who also chairs the Turkish Delegation of the Latin America and Caribbean Parliament, was instrumental in facilitating Matheson’s … Read more

Suspected Fraud Hits Asylum Seeker in Utah: A Harrowing Tale of Fake Court Hearings and Phony Lawyers

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Wendy, an immigrant from Peru, was determined to achieve asylum in the United States. Driven by that hope, she unknowingly fell into a scam, paying hundreds of dollars under fraudulent pretenses. Believing she was navigating through the legal channels required to secure her status, Wendy followed the guidance of a supposed attorney, paying a total of $900 through Western Union for what she thought were standard fees associated with her immigration process. Using modern technology platforms like WhatsApp for communication and Webex for what was believed to be her court … Read more

Tim Ellrich’s Debut Film ‘In My Parents’ House’ Wins Jury Award at Rotterdam Festival: A Personal Tale of Caregiving and Schizophrenia

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Rotterdam, Netherlands – At the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), writer-director Tim Ellrich introduced his narrative feature debut, “Im Haus Meiner Eltern” (In My Parents’ House), a film deeply rooted in his personal experiences with schizophrenia. The movie, which Ellrich shot in his childhood home, offers a powerful exploration of the impacts of caregiving on family dynamics. This poignant black and white portrayal not only underscores the sense of confinement often associated with caregiving but also appeals to a broader audience through its universal themes of family and duty. Drawing from his family’s own struggles, … Read more