Conversation and film on Indonesian culture

Posted 11/20/25

The public is invited to an evening discussion and film screening on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at From Bali to Us, 8514 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, with members of the local Indonesian immigrant community. Several Philadelphia residents will share their personal journeys from Indonesia to the United States and talk about the challenges and resilience of immigrant life today. The short film, “Stitching of Hope,” portrays how trauma, memory, and identity interweave in the immigrant experience. The film’s director, Deddy Raksawardana, and producer Indah Nuritasari will …

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Conversation and film on Indonesian culture

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The public is invited to an evening discussion and film screening on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at From Bali to Us, 8514 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, with members of the local Indonesian immigrant community. Several Philadelphia residents will share their personal journeys from Indonesia to the United States and talk about the challenges and resilience of immigrant life today. The short film, “Stitching of Hope,” portrays how trauma, memory, and identity interweave in the immigrant experience. The film’s director, Deddy Raksawardana, and producer Indah Nuritasari will join in the discussion about how the local Indonesian community is working to preserve its cultural and historical ties while forging new roots in Philadelphia.