I Am Golden Karen

Victims of the past are not hindrances, but essential parts of Burma’s future

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I AM GOLDEN KAREN is a coming-of-age story of Thaawa, a Karen refugee in search of his identity as a migrant in Thailand. In between puberty and adulthood, he nurtures a strong desire to return to his motherland, Karen State, Burma.

Director: Maui Druez, Preben Verledens
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 83 min

Screenplay

Music: Simon Carlier, R4K
Editing: Beppe Leonetti
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky, Hip-Hop Culture and Street Beats

Keywords

hip-hop, civil war, bangkok, thailand, burma, migration, coming of age, migrant worker, rap, karen, refugees, myanmar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Am Golden Karen about?
I AM GOLDEN KAREN is a coming-of-age story of Thaawa, a Karen refugee in search of his identity as a migrant in Thailand. In between puberty and adulthood, he nurtures a strong desire to return to his motherland, Karen State, Burma.
Who directed I Am Golden Karen?
I Am Golden Karen was directed by Maui Druez, Preben Verledens.
How long is I Am Golden Karen?
I Am Golden Karen has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is I Am Golden Karen?
I Am Golden Karen is a Documentary, Music film.
What are the themes of I Am Golden Karen?
The themes of I Am Golden Karen include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky, Hip-Hop Culture and Street Beats.