​MY FATHER'S JOURNEY

​Preserving Culture: Memory, Media & Heritage

​Preserving a culture in a changing world, and rediscovering a father along the way.

​Join us for a special screening of My Father's Journey, a documentary by Chinese-Canadian filmmaker Xiaodan He, followed by a conversation with the director and an audience Q&A.

​Set in Yunnan, China, the film explores family, memory, and the preservation of Naxi cultural heritage, offering an intimate reflection on the relationship between personal histories and cultural traditions.

​The documentary has been presented at international film festivals, including Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma and the International Festival of Films on Art in Montreal.

​Through the screening and discussion, we invite audiences to reflect on different approaches to cultural preservation—from documentary filmmaking and personal storytelling to archives, community practices, and the transmission of cultural knowledge across generations.

​About the Filmmaker

​Xiaodan He is a Montreal-based Chinese-Canadian filmmaker whose work explores identity, cultural heritage, and the experiences of women and families across cultures.

​Her latest feature film, Montreal, My Beautiful (2025), stars acclaimed actress Joan Chen and explores themes of identity, love, and self-discovery.

​Xiaodan He will join us for a post-screening conversation and audience Q&A, offering insights into the filmmaking process and the role of documentary film in preserving cultural memory.

​Date & Time

​Monday, October 26, 2026

• ​5:50 PM — Doors Open

• ​6:15 PM — Documentary Screening

• ​Following the screening — Bilingual Discussion & Q&A with Filmmaker Xiaodan He

​Location

​Northeastern University

​Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC), Room 102

​805 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120

​Please note: Food and beverages are not permitted inside the screening room.

​Language & Admission

• ​Film presented with English subtitles

• ​Discussion conducted in English and Chinese

• ​Free & Open to All

• ​RSVP required; seating is first-come, first-served, except for reserved guest seating.

​Supported by

​Northeastern University

• ​Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE)

• ​Global Asian Studies Program

​This event is supported in part by the Center for Intercultural Engagement's BRIDGE Mini-Grant Program.