Episode 104: Viola Lasmana, Department of American Studies, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Viola Lasmana, a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of American Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Emerging Voices Fellow at the American Council of Learned Societies. Dr. Lasmana discussed Southeast Asian feminist practices by examining two experimental documentaries: Children of Srikandi (2012) and Surname Viet Given Name Nam (1989). She explains how these films activate a poetics of collaboration and generate a "shadow imagination," which enables new ways of articulating marginalized women's lives beyond the specter of the nation. Finally, Dr. Lasmana offers her insight about pursuing a career in Southeast Asian Studies. Lightning Round: 3:43
Research and lecture summary: 8:00
Advice for researchers and recommendations: 27:20
Dr. Viola Lasmana's Top Recommendations:
"You and I" (2020) by Fanny Chotimah Cigarette GirlThe music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here.
In this episode, Francine interviewed Dr. Viola Lasmana, a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of American Studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Emerging Voices Fellow at the American Council of Learned Societies. Dr. Lasmana discussed Southeast Asian feminist practices by examining two experimental documentaries: Children of Srikandi (2012) and Surname Viet Given Name Nam (1989). She explains how these films activate a poetics of collaboration and generate a "shadow imagination," which enables new ways of articulating marginalized women's lives beyond the specter of the nation. Finally, Dr. Lasmana offers her insight about pursuing a career in Southeast Asian Studies. Lightning Round: 3:43
Research and lecture summary: 8:00
Advice for researchers and recommendations: 27:20
Dr. Viola Lasmana's Top Recommendations:
"You and I" (2020) by Fanny Chotimah Cigarette GirlThe music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here.