By Mohammad Awad, Sharon Mani, Diamond Tat & Carielyn Tunion
If tenderness doesn’t come to mind when you think of Western Sydney, then you don’t truly know it.
Tender reveals the nuances and tender sides of the communities of Western Sydney through four individual but interconnected documentary films by multidisciplinary artists: Mohammad Awad (3awadi), Sharon Mani, Diamond Tat, and Carielyn Tunion.
Each of these films welcomes viewers into an intimate exchange of personal narratives, revealing the tenderness in our communities and experiences that is often overlooked by mainstream media. We want those who recognise themselves in these films to feel comfort, joy, and validation; and for those who don’t, to see us for who we are.
These works were commissioned by Sydney Opera House and produced by Curious Works, under the creative and technical direction of Elias Nohra. The project was supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
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