Between Us (2026)
Story overview
Between Us is a 16-minute documentary exploring the experiences of LGBTQIA+ Khmer and Vietnamese cultural workers in southern California. The film delves into themes of identity, belonging, healing, and creating personal spaces within multicultural communities. Through personal stories, it examines the 'in-betweenness' of navigating multiple cultural and social identities.
Parent Guide
A thoughtful documentary about identity and belonging with no concerning content. Suitable for most children with parental guidance for discussion.
Content breakdown
No violence, peril, or threatening situations depicted.
No scary or disturbing imagery. Content is reflective and personal.
No strong language expected in this documentary format.
No sexual content or nudity. Discussion of LGBTQIA+ identities is presented respectfully.
No depiction of substance use.
Some emotional depth as subjects discuss personal experiences of identity and belonging, but presented calmly.
Parent tips
This documentary offers a gentle introduction to LGBTQIA+ experiences and multicultural identity. At 16 minutes, it's brief enough for family viewing. Consider watching together to discuss themes of belonging and diversity. The content is thoughtful and reflective rather than intense or graphic.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Did you see people being kind to each other?
- What colors or music did you like in the movie?
- What does it mean to belong somewhere?
- How are people in the movie similar or different from people we know?
- What challenges might people face when they feel 'in-between' cultures?
- How do the people in the film create their own spaces?
- How does the film explore intersectionality of LGBTQIA+ and cultural identities?
- What does healing look like in the context of cultural displacement?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.