Smithsonian Voices

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Shared Experiences Through the Ongoing Virtual Mother Tongue Film Festival

Learn more about the films in the ongoing virtual festival

A five by two grid showing ten images from ten movies that will be showcased at the festival. In the top left corner, the Mother Tongue Film Festival logo boasts red and cream colors.

Don’t Miss the First Hybrid Mother Tongue Film Festival

A young girl pulls strands on an oversized, multicolor basket.

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Shared Experiences Through the Ongoing Virtual Mother Tongue Film Festival

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