I’m fine thanks for asking – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

Intersectionality at SXSW 2021 – Leslie Combemale reports

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This year at SXSW there are a number of powerful female filmmakers of color who are shining a light on important social issues both through narrative and documentary films, employing women of color in front of and behind the camera. They are an inspiration not only for their commitment to diverse voices, but also for creating great content worthy of our attention. Here are some of the best offerings at the fest you can see right now.

Festivals Interviews

Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina on I’M FINE (THANKS FOR ASKING) and Pandemic Production – Leslie Combemale interviews

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 Leslie Combemale Angelique Molina, I'm fine thanks for asking, kelly kali, Roma Kong, sxsw 2021, Wesley Moss

At the height of the pandemic, and frustrated by inactivity, filmmaker Kelley Kali decided to make a film, and engaged USC film school buddies Angelique Molina, and Roma Kong to write and produce it, and Angelique to co-direct it. The dangers of Covid and a non-existent budget meant they also had to use crew members for the cast, and find locations that were free and worked for their plot. Of all the issues folks were and are facing, the threat of not being able to pay rent and become houseless hit home to the writing and production team, so I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking) was born.

Festivals Reviews

I’M FINE (THANKS FOR ASKING) (SXSW 21) – Review by Valerie Kalfrin

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 Valerie Kalfrin Angelique Molina, I'm fine thanks for asking, kelly kali, Roma Kong, sxsw 2021, Wesley Moss

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the crux of the story in I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking), but it adds a relatable layer to this endearing feature about a single mom’s daylong hustle to earn cash for an apartment. A small story with large stakes for its main character, I’m Fine (Thanks for Asking) reminds us there’s a lot going on in someone’s life, even when they insist all’s well. It’s an appeal for empathy with a lot of heart.