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Joonam

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Spurred by a provocative family memory and a lifetime of separation from the country her mother left behind, a young filmmaker delves into her mother and grandmother's complicated pasts, and her own fractured Iranian identity.

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Guy Lodge Variety What powers this Sundance competition premiere through its lulls and blurs is the warmth and good humor of its core family dynamic — as implied by the title, a Farsi term of endearment. Jan 29, 2023 Full Review Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com A heartfelt exploration of those living within a diaspora, the fractured connection each generation has to their own culture, and the irrevocable bond of shared roots. Jan 24, 2023 Full Review Caryn James Hollywood Reporter The documentary veers uneasily between the cultural and personal aspects, never fully examining either one. Jan 23, 2023 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Genuinely heartfelt and illuminating. Nov 29, 2023 Full Review Margot Harrison Seven Days (VT) [A] powerful, thought-provoking, tender film. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 24, 2023 Full Review Pat Mullen POV Magazine While the film is unabashedly rough around the edges, it unearths moving revelations as Urich returns to the material. The moments that most resemble outtakes take Joonam beyond a mere personal exercise through family home videos and archives. Jan 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Spurred by a provocative family memory and a lifetime of separation from the country her mother left behind, a young filmmaker delves into her mother and grandmother's complicated pasts, and her own fractured Iranian identity.
Director
Sierra Urich
Producer
Sierra Urich, Keith Wilson
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m