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02/23/2026

🎓 Graduating from university often leaves us asking, “What did I do? Why did I do it?” Life doesn’t always go as planned, and many of us find ourselves piecing things together as best we can.
In this insightful clip, Min Sook Lee reflects on the challenges of navigating career paths without clear guidance—no one told her, “This is a path you can take, and here’s how.” Instead, opportunities felt vague and uncertain: “Oh, this exists... there’s something like this.”
If you’re facing uncertainty after graduation or in your career journey, this message is a reminder that it’s normal to figure things out step by step.

👉 Learn more about There Are No Words and Min Sook Lee — click the link in our bio or visit SpinningForward.com to read the full article in Issue 38: From Silence to Voice: Healing Immigrant Trauma.

02/14/2026

🎬 Documentaries do more than tell stories — they reflect our country’s dreams, struggles, and truths. Min Sook Lee shares how working in the arts saved her life, offering a powerful reminder that creativity is not just a luxury, but a vital source of strength and healing.
For those who’ve faced hardship or felt unseen, storytelling can be a lifeline. Whether through film, painting, photography, or simply sharing your story in your community, art connects us and helps us find our voice.
Let’s celebrate the courage it takes to create and the impact these stories have on all of us.

👉 Learn more about There Are No Words and Min Sook Lee — click the link in our bio or visit SpinningForward.com to read the full article in Issue 38: From Silence to Voice: Healing Immigrant Trauma.

02/13/2026

🎬 Watch this powerful message from filmmaker Min Sook Lee, who hopes her film sparks meaningful conversations worldwide.
This film speaks to many experiences—intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, racism that silences stories, growing up in militarized families, and the struggles of working-class immigrants trying to find their place. These realities often overlap and shape lives in complex ways.
Min Sook Lee wants this film to reach as many people as possible because it offers a chance to recognize and understand parts of our own stories that we may never have had the space or relationships to discuss before.
If you or someone you know has faced any of these challenges, this film invites you to see yourself reflected and to open up important conversations.

👉 Learn more about There Are No Words and Min Sook Lee — click the link in our bio or visit SpinningForward.com to read the full article in Issue 38: From Silence to Voice: Healing Immigrant Trauma.

02/12/2026

🌟 Filmmaker Min Sook Lee shares heartfelt advice for aspiring documentary creators navigating today’s challenges:
“I don’t think I would have made it if I didn’t work in the arts.”
Min Sook encourages young filmmakers to build strong relationships with fellow creators — this network becomes essential for emotional, creative, and practical support.
She also suggests seeking out independent, auteur-driven films beyond the usual platforms to broaden your perspective and fuel your passion.
Her latest documentary There Are No Words tells a deeply personal story about trauma, identity, and resilience within immigrant communities, inspiring others to find their voice.

đź”— To read the full article, visit SpinningForward.com and read issue 38: From Silence to Voice: Healing Immigrant Trauma

02/12/2026

In There Are No Words, filmmaker Min Sook Lee returns to the grief she has carried since losing her mother to su***de at age 12 — a loss her family never spoke about.
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It premiered at TIFF in 2025. This personal essay film explores how silence around trauma can hollow a life from the inside, and what it means to finally face that pain and tell the story.
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If you grew up with things your family “didn’t talk about,” this film may resonate deeply.

👉 Learn more about There Are No Words and Min Sook Lee — click the link in our bio or visit SpinningForward.com to read the full article in Issue 38: From Silence to Voice: Healing Immigrant Trauma.

10/10/2025

“Be the best strawberry you can be.” Actor and playwright reminds BIPOC and international student creatives that rejection isn’t about talent, it’s about fit. In a layered industry of casting directors, producers, and sponsors, you can’t be everything for everyone.

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https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/36

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08/29/2025

Remember the days of blasting music on your Walkman, just to find a little peace? 's latest film brings that nostalgia back, while showing that masculinity can be emotional, awkward, and quietly strong. Every guy deserves to see himself on screen—however he feels.

Discover more about honest stories at https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/34 ! 🚲

08/27/2025

What happens when the world runs out of food? 's latest story, follows a Black and Indigenous family who inherited their farm through generations—dating back to the Underground Railroad. In a post-apocalyptic present, they must protect their land and legacy against all odds. 🌾 ✊🏾

Learn more at the link in our bio and check out Issue 34! 🔗 👆

https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/34

08/27/2025

grew up with a mother who made sure he knew his history—and how to speak up when it mattered. The director of is now building community on set, so BIPOC filmmakers always have someone in their corner. Support and connection come first here. 🤝

Discover more at the link in our bio! https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/34 🔗 👆

08/27/2025

Meet —director of and founder of the National BIPOC Committee at the Directors Guild of Canada. He built this community to make sure filmmakers and crew of colour always have support, wherever they work. Connection, resources, and sharing stories are at the heart of it. 🎥 🌍

Read issue 34 today, Link in our bio! 🔗 👆

https://news.spinningforward.com/issues/34

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