premiere: filmmaker eta creates diversity in mumblecore, coming-of-age genres with understated feature film ‘stockton 2 malone’

Filmmaker and fine artist ETA inserts intersectional, diverse identities into the mumblecore genre with coming-of-age feature film ‘Stockton 2 Malone’. As a 1st generation Vietnamese-American, and the son of refugees, ETA uses his perspective to challenge and explore themes of nature vs. nurture, free-will and determinism, and the subtleties and fluidity of social structures. The film itself, which is part two of a triptych, centers around a group of twenty-something artists living in Long Beach, California. We follow the diverse group of friends as they navigate through growing pains, superficial relationships, and even occult occurrences. In addition to being a beautiful, well-done indie film, Stockton 2 Malone has an incredible soundtrack that features music by Jazzbo, Autre Ne Veut, Eddington Again, and Pegasus Warning. Watch ‘Stockton 2 Malone’ down below.

Above picture by: David-Gabe Photography, @davidgabephoto

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