Mira: Seeking A Presidential Pardon
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Film Feature
Documentary
This documentary showcases a unique perspective on what it means to be Asian-American, chasing the American Dream, and combating the stereotype of the “model minority”.
Mira: Seeking A Presidential Pardon
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Film Feature
Documentary
1 Campaigns | Wisconsin, United States
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This documentary showcases a unique perspective on what it means to be Asian-American, chasing the American Dream, and combating the stereotype of the “model minority”.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
The Story: Mira: Seeking A Presidential Pardon
At the age of 7, Andrew was adopted to a family in Minnesota. As an adult, in 2000, Andrew took a trip back to South Korea to search for his Korean mother. Ultimately, Andrew was able to find information about his mother, who married an American doctor and became an American citizen. After finding her, Andrew learned that his mother never asked his biological Korean father for permission for him to be adopted. During all of this time, Andrew’s Korean father thought that he was living with his mother. Mira believed that Andrew would be better off in America. The documentary is not simply for the pardon. It is a story about the American spirit of second chances.
The Reason We’re Making This Film
Mira is now 83 years old and lives in an elderly center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, two blocks away from us. On weekdays, she rides the metro bus to attend her English class at the local vocational college. She has been taking classes for the past 7 years. She studies many hours for her classes. However, her memory fails her when she is taking her test. We see her frailty and wonder how many years we have left with her.
We want to give something symbolic to Mira that reflects that she made the right decision for Andrew to be adopted. America is a place of second chances. The act of applying for a presidential pardon for Mira is the essence of forgiveness.
Directors' Statement
As Asian American filmmakers, we want to communicate that we don’t agree with all of Mira's decisions, but we believe that she loved her son. This documentary will reinforce the importance of being an American.
Wishlist
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Cinematographer
Costs $2,500
(She or He) as Cinematographer will help us get the Documentary done right.
Transportation
Costs $1,500
We will be traveling to Minnesota, Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
The Story: Mira: Seeking A Presidential Pardon
At the age of 7, Andrew was adopted to a family in Minnesota. As an adult, in 2000, Andrew took a trip back to South Korea to search for his Korean mother. Ultimately, Andrew was able to find information about his mother, who married an American doctor and became an American citizen. After finding her, Andrew learned that his mother never asked his biological Korean father for permission for him to be adopted. During all of this time, Andrew’s Korean father thought that he was living with his mother. Mira believed that Andrew would be better off in America. The documentary is not simply for the pardon. It is a story about the American spirit of second chances.
The Reason We’re Making This Film
Mira is now 83 years old and lives in an elderly center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, two blocks away from us. On weekdays, she rides the metro bus to attend her English class at the local vocational college. She has been taking classes for the past 7 years. She studies many hours for her classes. However, her memory fails her when she is taking her test. We see her frailty and wonder how many years we have left with her.
We want to give something symbolic to Mira that reflects that she made the right decision for Andrew to be adopted. America is a place of second chances. The act of applying for a presidential pardon for Mira is the essence of forgiveness.
Directors' Statement
As Asian American filmmakers, we want to communicate that we don’t agree with all of Mira's decisions, but we believe that she loved her son. This documentary will reinforce the importance of being an American.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cinematographer
Costs $2,500
(She or He) as Cinematographer will help us get the Documentary done right.
Transportation
Costs $1,500
We will be traveling to Minnesota, Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois.
Share this update!
About This Team
Click pictures below for more information.