World Premiere

Sometimes what others think of as our weaknesses are actually our strengths. In For Izzy, characters are self-destructive, stubborn, and sheltered— hidden from their true, creative, and loving selves. When lesbian photojournalist Dede and her mother move next door to Laura and her father, the lines of friendship and family dissolve as each must overcome past regrets, over-protectiveness, and the stigma of labels such as “autistic” and “addict.” The clever mixed media approach using in-character interviews, animated sequences, and found footage tells a sweet, empowering story through a refreshingly unique Asian-American lens. For Izzy is about sobriety, forgiveness, and courage. Subtitles