Translation of an Immigrant by Xai Xiong

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COURSE: Curriculum & Instruction 209 – Digital Media Literacy

MEDIUM: Video Essay

Taking a set of photos and transforming it figuratively into a slideshow through a lens of photography. The photos date back to the 1970s and up until now and ultimately reflects the journey of immigrant Hmong parents and raising their kids from ground up. Also, it touches upon the effect of technology from black and white to mild and finally to color.