At the age of 55, a woman named Lindamae Lawelawe Carillo Maldonado discovered the truth about her identity. She was born on the Island of Moloka’i, where people suspected of having Hansen’s Disease were isolated. Lindamae was among the many children taken away from their mothers at birth and placed for adoption. Her journey of discovery sheds light on a little-known chapter of Hawaiian history.
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Legacy of a Butterfly
A portrait of Dr. Diana Monea, one of Alberta’s longest-practicing female optometrist, whose journey from a Saskatchewan farm to fashion-forward doctor, mentor, and philanthropist reveals a life of resilience, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression.
See The City
An Indigenous woman with dreams of leaving the safety of her small community says goodbye and heads to the big city.
Blue
Celine, a young singer, is devastated by an unexpected death. In a mysterious twist, she can finally say goodbye, as well as be comforted by the only person who could help her: the one who hurt her.
Mama’s Voice (Holos mamy)
In the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ganna and her family flee their homeland to seek shelter in Poland. There, they meet Kaja and her family. The profound bond that develops between the two mothers helps Ganna navigate trauma, loss, and displacement.
Seen through the eyes of a refugee, Mama’s Voice is an intimate portrait of a Ukrainian family torn apart by war and a universal story of women’s friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of human connection.
INSIDER
A treasure hunt through memory and self leads the panda to embrace the long-forgotten version of himself.