Song Hà

The Songs of Water | Official Short Documentary Premiering at NewFest 2024 | New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

The Songs of Water is a poetic documentary that weaves together the reflections of eight transgender individuals as they explore humanity's deep connection to nature. Set against the backdrop of intimate stories of chosen family, care, and resilience, the film offers a meditative journey into the fluidity of life and the boundless biodiversity that surrounds us. Featuring an incredible cast of storytellers—Mattee Jim, LaLa Zannell, Emmett Schelling, Candi Brings Plenty, Rumba Yambú, Mickaela Bradford, Gia Juniperangelica Loving, and Landon Richie—the documentary illuminates the power of community and survival in the face of adversity. Through the lens of these personal narratives, The Songs of Water invites viewers to reimagine their relationship with the world around them, transcending past, present, and future. It's a call to recognize our authentic selves as part of nature’s evolving story, one that is ever-changing, resilient, and deeply interconnected. Directed by Song Hà, this film captures the spirit of community and the transformative power of care and survival, shedding light on how trans lives, like water, are limitless in their flow and ability to adapt.