Side by Side Project

An international documentary journey through 60 years of adoption from South Korea—produced by Glenn Morey

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

https://t.co/0cq6ga4skp is now live! 100 individual stories of abandonment, relinquishment, orphanages, aging out, and inter-country adoption from South Korea, filmed in 7 countries, 6 languages, and 16 cities. #adoption #adoptee #culture #orphan

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

Join Us: We're launching new resources to bring #AdopteeVoices, #AdopteeStories, & the Side by Side project to Educators, Students, Researchers, Writers, Adoption Professionals, Social Workers, and Mental Health Providers. Learn more at https://t.co/qheJSk43AD

[New Day Films @newdayfilms]

👋Meet Glenn Morey dir of @sidebysideproj a film abt Korean-born, inter-country #adoptees, their varied experiences, truths + reconciliations.
🇰🇷 Learn more abt the film/maker on our blog: https://t.co/6mwi5oeDYH

#KoreanAdoptee
#TeacherTwitter
#AsianStudies
#AcademicTwitter

[New Day Films @newdayfilms]

What can we learn from 9 Korean adoptees in the US, Europe & Australia?
Find out from @sidebysideproj director Glenn Morey
this Wed 10/25 - 2pm ET during virtual discussion on "Exploring Global Connections"
👉RSVP to attend https://t.co/RtczCavOAw
#edchat #teachertwitter #sschat

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

Given Away—our NYT Op Doc—is installed at Incheon Art Platform exhibit, Korean Diaspora Ricepaper Airplane, 17 Korean artists from 8 countries. Just in US, Korean adoptees are 10% of Korean-born immigrants.

Exhibit: https://t.co/fHQCqwKuSY
Given Away: https://t.co/v5JVgKpwtw

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

Please share! https://t.co/aa3mNlVYN8

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

@IAmAdoptee has launched a therapeutic & wellness subsidy program for inter-country adoptees, to financially assist in the costs of wellness and healing. Apply and support at https://t.co/aa3mNlVYN8

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

11 short films from SxS are now online for free streaming! 11 explorations of our 100 Korean adoption and aging out stories, filmed in 7 countries, 16 cities, and 6 languages. Real and unvarnished memories and experiences, 65+ years of history.
https://t.co/ZrNu4DeGWc

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

Series finale “Aged Out” focuses only on SxS stories from 12 aged-out Koreans, born 1944–1995, from their origins, to growing up in orphanages, aging out, living independently as adults in South Korea with jobs and families, up to the time of filming.

https://t.co/FwthymXzBu

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

SxS short doc “Perspective” shows how IC #adoptees come to terms with their #ADOPTION. Then @IAmAdoptee & therapist, Kacy Ames, LCSW, explore how growing up with few to no racial & cultural mirrors can be both complicated & a way to seek authenticity.

https://t.co/FwthymFYcU

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

“11 Short Stories” shows the disparities of IC @adoption origins/outcomes. Many of these stories are disturbing. But RESILIENCE & HOPE define this film. https://t.co/AgkXSsxrDU

Then @IAMAdoptee explores how @adoptees internalize the telling of their adoption story by others.

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

“Motherland” recounts the ways #internationaladoptees navigate the many expectations of a birth country visit—complex, emotionally fraught, and even overwhelming, as @IAmAdoptee discusses in companion video. https://t.co/FwthymFYcU.

#adoptee #adoption #internationaladoption

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

“Birth Family Reunion” shows the tremendous range of reunion stories, as told to SxS. No 2 are alike. Watch this 6th episode https://t.co/FwthymFYcU. Then @iamadoptee explores the transformative nature of meeting first family members.

#adoptee #adoption #internationaladoption

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

#Adoptee desire for info & connection with bio family is the focus of “Searching For Answers,” excerpts from SxS, at https://t.co/FwthymXzBu. Then @iamadoptee & Jaclyn Skalnik LCSW walk viewers through the questions and dilemmas of searching.

#adoption #internationaladoption

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

“9 Short Stories” is about revelatory life experiences, when an IC adoptee gains clarity about their adoption & identity. Then @IAmAdoptee discusses creating a new sense of validation & understanding of self. https://t.co/FwthymFYcU

#adoptee #adoption #internationaladoption

[StartOut @StartOut]

The Social Justice Film Festival is online 10/7-10/17. Presented by @SocJustFilmFest, @nwfilmforum and @MMPCommunity! Join this celebration of the power of people and film to push for change within their homes & communities at https://t.co/Nctww2xc50

🎥 https://t.co/FuA777pdK1

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

Episode 3 “Seeking Identity” premieres https://t.co/FwthymXzBu —how IC adoptee identity forms, develops, evolves—excerpts from 100 stories of SxS. Then @IAmAdoptee shares the many ways we can de-pathologize adoption, while naming the lifelong trauma, loss and grief we may carry.

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

10 wk video series continues, with “Memory” at https://t.co/FwthymFYcU.

SxS stories of those who were adopted at an older age — their memories of first families, separations, orphanages, trauma and transitions. Commentary by @IAmAdoptee.

#adoptee #internationaladoption

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

Online premiere of “Growing Up,” @ https://t.co/FwthymFYcU

Excerpts from the 100 stories of SxS, & @IAmAdoptee commentary by adoptees & clinical therapists, Joy Lieberthal Rho LCSW and Chaitra Wirta-Leiker Psy.D.

1st in the 10-wk series, “Reflections on the Adoptive Journey.”

[Side by Side Project @sidebysideproj]

@IAmAdoptee & @sidebysideproj release 10-wk video series 9/21 — 10 new SxS films plus I Am Adoptee commentary with 10 mental health therapists, all inter- country adoptees. https://t.co/MP4oai1msF, #adopteestories #internationaladoption

[Social Justice Film Festival & Institute @SocJustFilmFest]

ACTIVATE | REFUGE
Social Justice Film Festival 2021
October 7 - 17
Virtual nationwide and in-person in Seattle, WA
🎟🎟 Tickets now on sale 🎟🎟
Get your passes now at https://t.co/fnwUUCKUBB