Say My Name

What’s in a name?

Say My Name poster

People from different ethnic backgrounds with "difficult" names by Western standards share their experience with moving through the world with an identity that challenges others to simply just say their name. A short social docu-film by Mariam Meliksetyan, “Say My Name” is a meditation on identity, otherness, assimilation, community, and ancestral roots.

Director: Mariam Melik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min

Cast

Production: Blue Iris Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

identity, community, cultural, social documentary, ethnic diversity, ancestry, minority, assimilation, social awareness, social & cultural documentary, cultural identity, ethnic minority, ethnic studies, cultural history, documentary

More Films by Director: Mariam Melik
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Say My Name about?
People from different ethnic backgrounds with "difficult" names by Western standards share their experience with moving through the world with an identity that challenges others to simply just say their name. A short social docu-film by Mariam Meliksetyan, “Say My Name” is a meditation on identity, otherness, assimilation, community, and ancestral roots.
Who directed Say My Name?
Say My Name was directed by Mariam Melik.
Who stars in Say My Name?
Say My Name stars Carene Rose Mekertichyan.
How long is Say My Name?
Say My Name has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
What genre is Say My Name?
Say My Name is a Documentary film.
Where was Say My Name produced?
Say My Name was produced in United States of America.