There is a crisis in our community, and we need to talk about it.
A powerful documentary exploring the mental health crisis facing Asian Americans—and the stories too often left untold.
Three Families. One All Too Familiar Struggle.
Asian Americans endure some of the highest rates of mental distress, and yet, we’re also among the least likely to seek help for it. The stigma surrounding mental illness within our community, in conjunction with the discrimination and racial-profiling we face outside of it, are all a part of what makes mental health an intersectional–and pressing–issue for Asian Americans.
Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health is a full feature documentary profiling multiple members of our community stepping up to share their own battles with mental illness. Their accounts highlight the unique challenges we face as Asian Americans and the unspoken toll it has taken on us.
We are uniquely positioned to produce a piece with invaluable impact. UCA WAVES team led by Executive Director and Film Producer Lily Chen have worked tirelessly with countless families in our community, earning their trust and being granted admission to their testimonies. Silent War is being led by award winning filmmaker, Changfu Chang, and his team consisting of an Emmy award winning cinematographer and several activists, all of whom are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of our community. This project is truly a collaborative piece produced by and for our community. Struggling with psychological health can feel like a one-man battle. But standing united against the stigma surrounding mental illness can help us win the war.
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Facilitate meaningful dialogue on trauma, culture, and resilience: UCA WAVES and View Higher Films invite schools, organizations, and communities to host a public or private screening of Silent War: Asian American Reckonings with Mental Health—a groundbreaking documentary exploring the intersections of trauma, stigma, and healing in Asian American mental health.
Hosting a screening is an opportunity to:
- Spark honest, culturally grounded conversations about mental health.
- Engage students, professionals, and community members in dialogue and reflection.
- Support awareness, healing, and advocacy through storytelling.
To host a screening, your organization must obtain a Public Screening License from UCA WAVES. This license grants a non-exclusive, one-time right to publicly screen the film at your approved venue. Screenings may be hosted by universities, nonprofits, workplaces, community centers, or other approved groups. There is a $500 fee for virtual screenings. In-person screenings are $1,000.
Once your agreement is complete and your license fee is received, you’ll receive:
- A digital or DVD copy of Silent War for your event
- A discussion guide and optional post-screening facilitation materials
- Official digital marketing assets (poster, film description, and credits)
- License Fee: A non-refundable fee determined by the size and type of your organization or event.
- Usage Rights: The screening license covers one public showing of Silent War. Any other use, recording, distribution, or online posting of the film is strictly prohibited without written permission from UCA WAVES and View Higher Films.
Ready to Bring Silent War to Your Campus or Community? To request a screening license or learn more about hosting requirements, please use the form below.
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