About this Event
Nurse Unseen explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets.
Through personal stories and historical context, the film traces the colonial ties between the Philippines and the United States that shaped this workforce.
Blending intimate storytelling with urgent social history, the documentary brings visibility to an essential yet often overlooked community on the frontlines of care.
Following the screening, join us for a conversation with Emmy Award-winning Filipino American director Michele Josue, moderated by Manny the Movie Guy.
Michele Josue is an Emmy award-winning Filipino American documentary filmmaker committed to telling powerful, human-centered stories that illuminate underrepresented voices and urgent social issues. Her debut, Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine, received critical acclaim, earning 10 international festival awards, a 2016 Daytime Emmy, and a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Josue continued her work in socially conscious storytelling with Happy J*il, the Netflix Original documentary series about the world-famous Filipino “Dancing Inmates,” which won the 2021 Silver Telly Award for Series Documentary.
She directed Nurse Unseen, an award-winning documentary that explores the critical role of Filipino American nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, set against a backdrop of rising anti-Asian violence. The film is Executive Produced by comedian Jo Koy, supported by the 2023 CAAM Documentary Fund, and was selected for the 2021 Film Independent Fast Track program.
In 2022, she was selected by the Philippine Embassy and Ayala Foundation as a delegate of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), a prestigious network of next-generation leaders advancing the interests of Filipino and Filipino Americans within the global Filipino community.
Through her films, Josue strives to create meaningful impact by centering marginalized perspectives and fostering empathy and connection across audiences.
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Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United States
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