Connectivity: Riceboy Sleeps

The Carsey-Wolf Center presents a series of impactful film events that explore themes of connectivity and social justice. The first feature, *Riceboy Sleeps* (2022), is a deeply personal film by Anthony Shim that chronicles the poignant relationship between a Korean single mother, So-young, and her son Dong-hyun as they navigate life in 1990s Canada. Drawing from Shim’s own experiences, the film delves into themes of racial and cultural identity, parent-child bonds, and the pursuit of roots, culminating in a return to South Korea to reconnect with their past. Following the screening, Shim engaged in a discussion with Miguel Penabella from the Carsey-Wolf Center, in an event linked to the UCSB Reads program.

Complementing this, the upcoming documentary *The Other Roe* (2026) unearths the lesser-known story of Doe v. Bolton—a pivotal Supreme Court case that shaped reproductive rights yet remains overshadowed by Roe v. Wade. Directed by Wendy Eley Jackson, the film focuses on civil rights attorney Margie Pitts Hames and her formidable battle for bodily autonomy, using archival material and interviews to illuminate her legacy. A post-screening discussion led by Laury Oaks will further contextualize the significance of Hames’ work within contemporary debates on reproductive freedom.

Together, these events reflect the Carsey-Wolf Center’s commitment to fostering nuanced conversations through film, addressing vital societal issues, and connecting audiences with diverse narratives from across the globe.