Award-winning filmmaker on emigration and living abroad with Desmond Denton -E40
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Show notes
In this episode I chat to Desmond Denton an award-winning filmmaker who lives in Washington DC in the United States.
We discuss his and his family’s journey from Stellenbosch to the United States.
We also explore the challenges and triumphs of immigration and he shares insights on his filmmaking career, the emotional impact of leaving home and the importance of preserving cultural identity.
Desmond’s film The Journey Home explores the lives of families and especially children who left South Africa for the United States.
It is clear from the film and our discussion that children often experience a different emotional impact during immigration.
We discuss the complexities of relocation, the significance of storytelling, and the lessons learned along the way.
I found the discussion truly motivational and I really enjoyed Desmond’s maturity, hi faith and his amazing love for the arts.
Desmond Denton: "You have to capture the present moment."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Desmond Denton and His Work
03:12 Desmond's Journey in Filmmaking
07:16 The Decision to Immigrate to the US
13:45 Living Out Faith in Filmmaking
16:27 The Journey Home: A Film on Immigration
22:14 Reflections on Leaving South Africa
23:59 Navigating Cultural Loss and Family Dynamics
27:13 The Journey of Doubt and Adaptation
30:48 The Emotional Toll of Immigration
34:11 Cultural Identity and Connection Abroad
37:07 Reflections on Life Choices and Opportunities
If you want to know more about Desmond and his filmmaking , his website is https://www.desmonddenton.com.
Festive Season Far From Home
To all South Africans spending this festive season far from the place that shaped you… we see you.
The longing hits a little harder this time of year—boerewors fires, familiar voices, the smell of rain on red earth.
Journey Home shares the real and raw experiences of families who took the brave leap to start over in the US. But the truest storytellers? Their children.
If you’re missing home, or know someone preparing for the journey… this film is a companion.
The Journey Home film is available on Amazon Prime in some locations and also on this link https://tubitv.com/movies/100028024/the-journey-home
or
https://www.roku.com/en-gb/whats-on/movies/the-journey-home?id=ff017c49a376ffde41d679b87bad2533
or
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-journey-home/umc.cmc.4s5q6gynzbp3ztjqnfdm0onok
Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at jan@therelocatedsouthafrican.com
