Mayor of Lowell (2025)
From Refugee to World Leader
This short documentary chronicles the culture and arts of Cambodian Americans and the Lowell, MA community through the eyes of Sokhary Chau, the first Cambodian American Mayor in the United States. Chau immigrated to the U.S. at seven years old to escape the Khmer Rouge genocide. Through this unique story that showcases the best of Lowell—immigrant success, assimilation, history, and the development of the arts—we see a man born into a war-torn country who comes to America to be a first-in-the-nation leader.
Cast
- Sokhary Chau - Mayor of Lowell
- Somong Rattanayang - Mayor's Wife
- Philip Chau - Mayor's Son
- Matthew Chau - Mayor's Son
- Erastus Mwangi - Assistant to the Mayor
- Sid “Sid Ink” Ou - Tattoo Artist
- Bernard Long - Portrait Painter
- Yanna Ok - Interim Director, Amherst Media
- Kennis Mor - President, Indras' Artistic Creations
- Jay Linnehan - President, Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Screenplay
Themes
Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land
Keywords
refugee, folk festival, mayor, american dream, arts, success, community, based on true story, educational, celebration, lowell massachusetts, documentary filmmaking, khmer rouge, immigrant family, unity
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mayor of Lowell about?
- This short documentary chronicles the culture and arts of Cambodian Americans and the Lowell, MA community through the eyes of Sokhary Chau, the first Cambodian American Mayor in the United States. Chau immigrated to the U.S. at seven years old to escape the Khmer Rouge genocide. Through this unique story that showcases the best of Lowell—immigrant success, assimilation, history, and the development of the arts—we see a man born into a war-torn country who comes to America to be a first-in-the-nation leader.
- Who directed Mayor of Lowell?
- Mayor of Lowell was directed by Hunter Berube.
- Who stars in Mayor of Lowell?
- Mayor of Lowell stars Sokhary Chau, Somong Rattanayang, Philip Chau, Matthew Chau, Erastus Mwangi, Sid “Sid Ink” Ou.
- How long is Mayor of Lowell?
- Mayor of Lowell has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Mayor of Lowell?
- Mayor of Lowell is a Adventure, Documentary, History, War film.
- What are the themes of Mayor of Lowell?
- The themes of Mayor of Lowell include: Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land.