REVIEWS
“blazingly original”
“positively mythical”
Variety
“Magical”
“A heartfelt exploration of those living within a diaspora, the fractured connection each generation has to their own culture, and the irrevocable bond of shared roots.”
“A touching look at intergenerational immigrant identity” IndieWire
“Beautiful”
“An unforgettable ending, this movie will remind you that human relationships and familial dynamics are universal.” Cherry Picks
“the most emotionally freighted video call ever put on film”
“A profoundly delicate and tender film”
“Understated, intimate, candid, insightful”
“A complex blend of wistfulness and pride that will resonate with many immigrant families, while striking a specific tone of playful prickliness all its own.” Paste Magazine
“Joonam thrives”
“An especially timely meditation on what it means to be Iranian-American in this moment.”
“A funny and moving documentary about immigrants, mothers and daughters, and the disorienting feeling of missing a place you've never been. Beautiful and deeply personal work from Sierra Urich.” Citizen Dame
PRESS & INTERVIEWS
Hyperallergic | An Iranian-American Women’s Quest to Reconnect with her Heritage
Chai & Conversation Podcast | Growing Up Irooni
Top Docs Podcast | Joonam
Hollywood Reporter | Three Sundance Titles Take Timely Look at Iranian Experience
Sundance | 'Joonam' Weaves Together the Experiences of Three Generations of Iranian Women
Sundance | Meet The Artist
France 24 | Iranian Women Take Center Stage at Sundance Film Festival
MIME | 7 Titles to Watch at this Year's Sundance
Indiewire | Sundance 2023 Wish List
PBS News Hour | Inspired by their mothers stories - 3 Iranian film directors at Sundance
VPR Radio | Vermont Documentarian Explores Her Fractured Iranian Identity
KPCW Radio | Director Sierra Urich Spotlights Iranian Diasporic Community in 'Joonam'
KBIA Radio | True/False Conversations: Sierra Urich Connects Nature and Family in 'Joonam'
Indy Persian | Joonam Interview (Farsi)
Ferdad Farahzad I Joonam Interview (Farsi)