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A lot like you / a 9elephants production in association with Byrd Productions ; producer, Pete Droge, Eric Frith, Thomas Kenney ; a film by Eliaichi Kimaro ; directed by Eliaichi Kimaro ; written and produced by Eliaichi Kimaro, Eric Frith.

Educational version.

Seattle, WA : 9Elephants, [2012]

2 videodiscs (approximately 137 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

digital optical

NTSC

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"A Lot Like You follows the journey of filmmaker and domestic violence counselor Eliaichi Kimaro to the Chagga tribe in Mount Kilimanjaro to explore her paternal roots. Kimaro, a mixed race, first-generation American with a Tanzanian father and Korean mother, chose to make this film to deepen her understanding and relationship with the Chagga culture and people. It presents a picture of a family that has changed because of national and familial politics, and discusses a variety of subject matter within the Chagga tribe, such as education, history, politics, tradition, social hierarchies, marriage and rape. Kimaro eventually finds a connection with the women in her family because of their similar experiences of sexual abuse. Although the memories they harbor are unpleasant and painful to talk about, the acknowledgement of their pasts brings closure and peace. Kimaro's film reminds the viewer that even the most inexplicable of experiences will eventually find their meaning in the right context where one can finally say, 'I understand, because I am a lot like you'"--Alotlikeyoumovie.com website.

Kimaro, Eliaichi.

Families -- United States.

Multiracial people -- United States.

Chaga (African people) -- Social life and customs.

Family secrets.

Kilimanjaro Region (Tanzania) -- Social life and customs.

Nonfiction films.

Documentary films.

Kimaro, Eliaichi, producer, director, screenwriter.

Frith, Eric, producer, screenwriter.

Droge, Pete, producer.

Kenney, Thomas, producer.

9elephants Productions.

Byrd Productions.

Feature length version includes audio commentary, Eliaichi Kimaro on The high bar, deleted scenes, music video.

Originally produced in 2012.

Original music, Pete Droge ; editor, Eric Frith.

DVD-R; NTSC; letterbox; stereo.

2012 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, best documentary award ; 2012 Asian American International Film Festival, best documentary award ; 2012 Female Eye Film Festival, best documentary award ; 2011 Montreal International Black Film Festival, best documentary feature ; 2011 African Diaspora International Film Festival, best film directed by a woman of color.

Disc 1. Educational version (55 min.) -- Disc 2. Feature length film (82 min.).

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