’tkJulie Mallozzi makes documentary films that explore the links between cultures thrown together by history, between social and personal stories, and between past and present. At the heart of Julie's interest are the ways in which we "repurpose" culture and history to address contemporary social problems. Julie's films have won awards at festivals around the world and have screened in museums, universities, and on public television. Her debut film Once Removed tells the story of meeting her mother's family in China and learning about their involvement in China's complicated political history. Her recent film Monkey Dance reveals how traditional Cambodian dance helped three Cambodian-American teens navigate the minefields of urban adolescence. Julie received her BA from Harvard University, where she currently teaches. More information about her documentaries can be found here: ONCE REMOVED - http://www.juliemallozzi.com/onceremoved.html and MONKEY DANCE - http://www.juliemallozzi.com/monkey.html