Amy H.

#Director #Writer #Professor
#홍지영 #Amy Hutchinson


Baseball Harmony

Young-do Kim, a talented baseball player and father to immigrant children, navigates the complexities of identity and sacrifice, prioritizing their American nationality while confronting his past.<Baseball Harmony Awards>
Award Winners: 8
Nominees: 9 & Finalists: 4
<Trailer>
https://youtu.be/IzJjnf3tqm4


One Korean but Two Koreas

In the heart of Seoul, J.O., a North Korean defector, navigates her new life filled with hope and hesitation. After a treacherous escape, she faces daily challenges due to cultural and language differences that often leave her feeling overwhelmed. continue ..https://youtu.be/rHOve18SZSQ


kongji y Cinderella

<Projects 1>
Korean Kongji and International Cinderella collaborate to present a theatrical performance in Spanish.
https://youtu.be/GZipn6Pehm0

baseball harmony


Welcome to the official website for BASEBALL HARMONY, a documentary exploring the life of Kim Young-do, a talented Afro-Korean-American baseball player and devoted father. Join us on a journey through identity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American dream.
https://youtu.be/mkqYdsbb480
Korean American, Amy (지영) brings a unique perspective shaped by her studies in the U.S. Her experiences there fueled her desire to tell stories of resilience and endurance, leading her to explore Young-do Kim’s inspiring life story, as well as the narratives of 'North Korean defectors' and 'Congji and Cinderella.'
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Published Paper:
A Life History of Young-do Kim, a Mixed-race Person from the Korean War
홍지영. (2024). 한국전쟁 혼혈인 김영도의 생애사 연구. 다문화교육연구, 17(3), 1-30.

ONE Korean but TWO Koreas


Encouraged by her Korean American friend Amy(지영), J.O. begins to step outside her comfort zone, trying new experiences like ordering a latte and enjoying South Korean-style BBQ. With each small victory, she grows more confident, embracing the vibrant culture around her and making new friends. Through this documentary, she transforms her fears into strengths, sharing her journey of resilience, courage, and the joy of overcoming barriers.
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Based on published paper “collaborative witnessing: A North Korean’s immigration experience in South Korea.” https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/45de/cce158c4e923f1ed266df91be38688ef37d4.pdf

Mindful Soul


<Additional projects2>Logline: A buffet of misguided tidbitsSetting is one night at a dinner restaurant where three know-it-all seniors discuss various topics.
The focus of this film is how confirmation bias and post-truth is evident in everyday conversations by stubborn individuals. Provide wives’ dialogue about their husbands and life at the end.
Trailer link:
https://youtu.be/w5zdLwQa4K8