Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Trauma Practitioner Heesun Kim (PhD, LCSW, SEP) and filmmaker and writer Grant Hyun shared their collaborative documentary project that traces the connections between shamanism on Jeju Island and intergenerational trauma stemming from the Jeju 4.3 Massacre (1948–49) and the Korean War. The footage shown at the event featured interviews shot in 2024 of first- and second-generation survivors and shamans who have been instrumental in processing the grief and trauma that continues to affect the island and its people to this day. After the screening, both panelists expressed their hope to show the completed film again with GYOPO and how critical it is to raise awareness and create conversations around Jeju 4.3 with mainland Koreans, diasporic Koreans, and beyond. The two collaborators’ shared interests and their own diasporic Korean identities, family histories, and experiences of witnessing generational trauma and healing gave weight to their connection and relatability with the audience. The speakers drew parallels and spoke of the universalism that could be found in the individual narratives, personal stories, and culturally-specific healing methods from Jeju Island. The speakers shared and empathized with attendees on how a myopic focus on science and rationality can “uproo”’ one’s consciousness and prevent Korean Americans from being present with their roots and ancestors. The evening concluded on a meaningful note, highlighting the importance of intergenerational solidarity and healing, as we engage with descendants of survivors and our ancestors beyond blood relations.