Filmmaker Statement

I’m fascinated with how we are all the same yet different and have similar experiences with various interpretations of what they mean in our lives. That being said, how we speak to one another varies based on comfort and context. When you talk to your friends of 10+ years vs. your co-workers, it’s bound to be different. That's the science of code-switching - something we all do so often that we forget it's a skill we’ve adopted. Once you add culture and race into the mix, the difference is very noticeable and uncomfortable. Because of that, I want to highlight it. The lead feels trapped in between two worlds and doesn’t know where to fit in. As the child of someone who served in the Armed Forces, I was forced to relocate and recreate my identity many times. However, each time taught me something about conformity, code-switching, and how powerful the energy of a group amongst one is. This film aims to educate people on the science of code-switching and social conformity.