Film Screening: "TRAPPED." (with Persian subtitles)

Cross Cultural Expressions, in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, proudly presents TRAPPED., an evocative feature film written and directed by Mastaneh Moghadam, LCSW. This psychological drama delves into the complexities of ancestral trauma, shedding light on the often-unspoken mental health struggles within immigrant families.
TRAPPED. follows the story of Daria, a first-generation immigrant, who finds herself suffocating under the weight of her mother’s unhealed wounds. Caught in the intricate web of cultural heritage and personal healing, she navigates the expectations of her immigrant upbringing as she is confronted with the lasting echoes of her family’s past—an emotional weight that threatens to define her future. With a gripping narrative and deeply human performances, the film explores the silent burdens that immigrant children carry and the difficult path toward breaking free.
This screening is free of charge and open to the public. There will be a 20 minute Question and Answer session with the writer/director and cast following the screening of the film.
Please note that if you have not checked in by 7pm, your ticket may be given away due to limited space.