Directed by Ashley Czerniewski
Short Documentary | 23 min | English | USA
Friday, September 26th, 2025 | 8:00PM Screening
Neighborhood House at Christ Church
20 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
More Than Half follows Ashley Czerniewski as she explores her family’s history and her own multi-racial background. Ashley delves into her Polish family’s traditions and explores how they have passed down their culture, all while seeking answers that could lead her to the missing piece of her own identity.
Director’s Bio
Ashley Czerniewski
Director
Ashley Czerniewski is a director known for her authentic storytelling and sharp creative vision that she brings to campaigns and partners like the Joe Biden 2020 campaign, Kamala Harris 2024 campaign, Condé Nast, Crown Royal, Target, and more. In 2020, she was selected as a fellow of the DGA Commercial Directors Diversity Program, and in 2021, she was named one of Business Insider’s 50 rising stars of Madison Avenue who are revolutionizing advertising. From earning her BA in Cinema Production in just 3 years, Ashley sees no barriers, only possibilities as she strives to turn her love for people and passion for filmmaking into honest stories that reflect the world we live in.
“If you obey all the rules,
you miss all the fun.”
Katherine Hepburn
Actor
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