About Hmovie
Hmovie is a digital catalog of over 300 Hmong movies- aiming to preserve the history of Hmong movies, film-making, and storytelling.
In a digital era where technology eases the consumption of media, Hmong movies don’t have that sort of luxury. Their stories are often trapped in VHS tapes or completely forgotten by Hmong generations.
Hmovie challenges the extinction of Hmong cinematography by bringing Hmong movies to the forefront using modern-day technology.
About the Site
Hmovie was officially launched in 2025 via the Hmong Studies Fellowship hosted by the Ramsey County Historical Society and Center for Hmong Studies.
This fellowship was made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Meet the Hmovie Team
Linda Lor
Linda Lor (she/her/hers) is a second generation Hmong American from Saint Paul, Minnesota. As a child, watching Hmong movies were one of her favorite pass-time activities and the stories from the movies have sticked since. To preserve the stories and legacy of Hmong movies, Linda launched the site, Hmovie- blending her two biggest passions: Hmong films and software development. Outside of work, she enjoys gaming, drawing comics, and ice skating during the cold Minnesota winters.
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Danny Yang
Danny Yang (he/him/his) is a second generation Hmong American born in Fresno, CA, who moved to Minnesota after college. Danny's journey into technology began after a meaningful career in nonprofit work. Now a software developer, Danny channels his technical expertise toward community impact. He is currently building HmongRoots, a family tree application designed specifically for the Hmong community, combining his technical skills with his deep understanding of refugee family histories and cultural connections. Through projects like Hmovie and HmongRoots, Danny believes technology can serve as a bridge between preserving cultural heritage and building stronger communities. Outside of work, Danny enjoys biking, pickleball, volleyball, and learning new technologies.
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