Before the Moon Falls

An intimate, thought-provoking look at acclaimed Samoan writer Sia Figiel's tumultuous journey and the complexities of mental illness.
USA | Documentary | 1 Hr 40 Mins | 2025
Director: Kimberlee Bassford
English, Samoan
Followed by a Q&A featuring:
Saane Siale - Moderator
Jakey Siolo - Panelist
Jake Fitisemanu - Panelist
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Māsima: Pacific Islands Film Festival kicks off on June 23, with an exciting lineup that highlights acclaimed filmmakers and emerging voices from the Pacific Islander community.
These films, touching on incredible stories of connection, traditions, resistance and much more, are curated and presented by Salt Lake Film Society, Utah Pacific Islands Knowledge 2 Action Resource and Utah Pacific Islands Film Series.
Māsima 2026 is part of our annual Cultural Tours, a decade long celebration of history, culture, diversity and heritage of Utah communities.
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