A grandmother's mission to survive her worst fear. Being alone.

2016 Festival | Ma PBS Short Film Festival

Premiered July 10, 2016
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2016 Festival | Ma

Ma is a story about a Samoan grandmother trying to survive life alone. She's strong-willed and tough but under the rock hard exterior is an old woman trying to endure what's left of her existence. Ma is about a woman's strength, weakness, love and humanity in a world that has almost forgotten her.

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PBS Short Film Festival

The PBS Short Film Festival continues to elevate the reach and visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country. For thirteen years, the festival has showcased films about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and much more. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.

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