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Uproot
Uproot, directed by Queena Liu, is a film about a family’s silent struggles with mental health care in immigrant communities. Ten years ago, the director’s father was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his forties and spent two years in and out of a psychiatric hospital. This film documents the director’s first time having an open and honest conversation with her family about his diagnosis that she never could as a child.
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Queena Liu
Queena Liu is a Chinese-Canadian director and cinematographer based in Toronto. With a passion for music and visual arts, her filmmaking style draws from a diverse set of skills and inspiration. Her goal is to tell poetic and emotionally-resonant stories that reflect on personal experiences, community, and intersecting identities.