Minari: A Panel Discussion by the Asian American Farmers Alliance and A24

Minari is a feature film from the studios of A24 that tells the story of a Korean-American family that moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Following a virtual screening of the film on January 31, 2021, the Asian American Farmers Alliance (AAFA) organized a panel discussion on the what the film illuminates about the Asian American farmer experience. The panel was moderated by the Berkeley Food Institute's Executive Director Nina Ichikawa. Panelists included Nikiko and Mas Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm, Ge Moua of Ge Moua Farms, and David Paeng of Serenity Farm.
AAFA is a group of Asian American farmers and advocates in solidarity with each other and other land-based peoples. From seeds to policy, AAFA collaborates for diversity and food sovereignty.