2025 · Documentary

Honoring Our Ancestors by Sharing History

An independent film by Andrew J. O’Keefe II

Independently produced

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About the work

An independently produced short documentary connecting Chinese American history with the present-day practice of Qingming at Evergreen Cemetery. A community gathering becomes a way to share stories, honor earlier generations and keep their place in Santa Cruz history visible.

Andrew’s role
Producer, director, cinematographer and editor
What the work does
Connects Chinese American history and remembrance through a community gathering.
Credits & image context
Producer, director, cinematographer and editor

Screenings include the Santa Cruz Film Festival, the 2026 Watsonville Film Festival and the MAH 5 Minute Film Fest on January 15, 2026.

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