Filmmakers and Producers

Betty Yu

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Against the Grain
Seyi Adebanjo & Betty Yu
2011, 6 min., Color, US
To break the mold of past documentaries about gender transformation, AGAINST THE GRAIN goes beyond the usual gender binary and linear racial focus. This short documentary follows the story of OluSeyi, a cultural organizer, artist, healer, and Queer Nigerian whose spirit is transcending gender. OluSe...

Resilience: Garment Workers
Betty Yu
2001, Color, US
Garment worker parents fight sweatshop conditions in New York City....

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