Diversity Plaza (2023)
Drawing inspiration from Frederick Wiseman’s classic aesthetic, Nepalese filmmaker Kesang Tseten spends a year observing the community and culture of Himalayan immigrants in and around the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. During the buildup to the 2020 U.S. Census, the inhabitants reveal their motivation to have their presence recorded, encouraged by visits from their political representatives, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In carefully captured verite footage, we see a rich portrait of people deeply connected to homeland traditions while adjusting to life in exile.
Director: Kesang Tseten
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: November 12, 2023
Country: Nepal
Original Language: ne
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Diversity Plaza about?
- Drawing inspiration from Frederick Wiseman’s classic aesthetic, Nepalese filmmaker Kesang Tseten spends a year observing the community and culture of Himalayan immigrants in and around the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. During the buildup to the 2020 U.S. Census, the inhabitants reveal their motivation to have their presence recorded, encouraged by visits from their political representatives, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In carefully captured verite footage, we see a rich portrait of people deeply connected to homeland traditions while adjusting to life in exile.
- Who directed Diversity Plaza?
- Diversity Plaza was directed by Kesang Tseten.
- How long is Diversity Plaza?
- Diversity Plaza has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Diversity Plaza?
- Diversity Plaza is a Documentary film.
- Where was Diversity Plaza produced?
- Diversity Plaza was produced in Nepal.