What does it mean to search for your identity after growing up away from your birth culture? Australian filmmaker Joel de Carteret, who was adopted from the Philippines as a child and raised in Australia shares his journey of discovering his Filipino heritage.
Key Points
- Australian filmmaker Joel de Carteret shares his journey of growing up as a Filipino adoptee after being adopted from the Philippines.
- He reflects on the challenges of identity, belonging and reconnecting with his Filipino heritage.
- His personal experience inspired him to establish FACE (Filipino Adoptee Cultural Event), a community initiative supporting Filipino adoptees across Australia.
I don't want other Filipino adoptees to feel alone in their journey.Joel de Carteret, Australian Filmmaker
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