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Episode 12: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, Part Two
Episode 12: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, Part Two
Episode 12: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, Part Two
Sunday 30th November 2025
Filmmaker Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston explores identity, adoption, and storytelling in an engaging conversation with Geno Ray.
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Get the buttons here!Identity and Storytelling: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston's Journey
Episode Overview
- Storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing and understanding one's identity.
- Dewi's documentary challenges colonial narratives and explores transracial adoption.
- The conversation highlights the importance of cultural navigation and belonging.
- Future film projects include exploring family history and colonial impacts.
- Mixed-race experiences offer unique perspectives on identity and community.
I made these films first and foremost for myself because it's therapy.
What happens when a mixed-race filmmaker from West Java dives into the complexities of identity and adoption? In this engaging episode, Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston shares her journey through film and personal experiences. Her documentary, 'My Name Is Not Amy', is a deep exploration of her transracial adoption into white suburban America. Dewi's story challenges the notions of memory, coloniality, and the adopted name she was given. But it's not just about films; it's about finding one's place between cultures.
The conversation with Geno Ray is a heartfelt exchange that touches on the intricacies of being mixed race and adopted, navigating cultural spaces, and how storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing. Dewi reveals her plans for future films, including a fascinating project about her family's history and the Dutch colonial impact on Borneo. This episode isn't just an interview; it's an emotional journey that questions identity and belonging in profound ways.
As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own identity and how stories shape our understanding of who we are. Are you ready to explore what it means to be truly 'Native as I Can Be'? Tune in to this inspiring dialogue that promises to leave you thinking long after it's over.