My Mother, My Superhero

This film, called “My Mother, My Superhero” was created by Project Worthmore, an organization dedicated to providing programs that foster community, self-sufficiency and increase quality of life among Denver-area refugees. It envisions a world in which all people are valued, included, and empowered. The film, out now, was directed and shot by a refugee from Afghanistan. “We worked closely with 15-year-old Afsaneh and her mother,” Project Worthmore organizers say. “The family expressed wanting to help people learn about the situation in Afghanistan and what it is like for refugees as we prepare to welcome evacuees from Afghanistan.” Drawings were done by a local artist who has been contributing artwork to Project Worthmore for several years. The medium of animation was chosen to protect the identities of the families involved in the storytelling amidst growing security concerns from the precarious situation.