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.
Check out the film’s page!
Find a Screening Near You
Eager to see the film? We’ve got your covered! Here, you can find a table mapping out past and tentative screenings of Silent War. Information will be added as it becomes available. To learn more details about a specific upcoming screening, or to view an event recap, click on the “Learn more!” text in the far righthand column.
Have a specific question about screenings? Click on the button below.
| Date | Location | Version | Host | Additional Info |
| 09/08/2025 | Columbia, MD | Full | CMFF | Learn more! |
| 09/25/2025 | Raleigh, NC | Full | UCA WAVES | Learn more! |
| 10/20/2025 | San Jose, CA | Full | SVAPFF | Learn more! |
| 11/18/2025 | Durham, NC | Full | Duke University | Learn more! |
| 12/12/2025 | Boston, MA | Full | NACS | Learn more! |
| 12/18/2025 | Orlando, FL | Full | OFF | Learn more! |
| 02/07/2026 | Apex, NC | Full | Triangle Chinese Language School | Learn more! |
| 02/18/2026 | Lancaster, PA | Full | Millersville University | Learn more! |
| 03/20/2026 | New Orleans, LA | Short | CSAN | Coming soon! |
| TBD (March) | Virtual | Full | DisOrient | Learn more! |
| 03/27/2026 | Webster Groves, MO | Full | Webster University | Coming soon! |
| TBD (March) | TBD | Full | SPEAK | Coming soon! |
| TBD (Spring) | Greensboro, NC | Full | Montagnard Association | Coming soon! |
| TBD (May) | Columbia, MD | Full | Howard Community College | Coming soon! |
| TBD | Raleigh, NC | Short | NC DHHS | Coming soon! |
| TBD | Cary, NC | Short | Town of Cary | Coming soon! |
| TBD | New York City, NY | Full | Evolution Forward | Coming soon! |
| TBD | Chapel Hill, NC | TBD | UNC Asian American Center | Coming soon! |
| TBD | Chicago, IL | TBD | University of Illinois | Coming soon! |
| TBD | Lincoln, NE | Full | University of Nebraska | Coming soon! |
| TBD | Washington, D.C. | TBD | GWU & The Chinese American Musesum | Coming soon! |
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 copy of Silent War for your event
- An official discussion guide
- Official digital marketing assets (poster, press kit, film stills, and a screening flier template)
- License Fee: A non-refundable fee based on the mode of your event (virtual or in-person).
- 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.
UCA WAVES 