See Jane Run: An American Indo Story

Jane Mantiri was born in Jakarta right after the Indonesian Revolution. Because her parents were mixed race, their lives were in danger and the family had to leave, landing first in the Netherlands and then the United States. Jane didn't speak English and came from a very different culture than her school peers. She found sanctuary in writing stories and dreamed of becoming an actress. But when her beloved father researched the profession and saw the potential for harm, he begged her to reconsider. Jane became an American citizen, worked as a teacher, met her husband, had two children, earned a PhD, and spent decades as a trauma therapist and healer. Her father's gift and vision inspired Jane to dedicate her life to lessening pain for others. Jane's parents died within days of each other and her grief led to a new chapter. Remembering that little girl who always wanted to act, she decided to enroll in a class. One class turned into many and Jane was embraced by the theatre community. But as she approached 60, she became frustrated. The roles available were not stories that spoke to her. Knowing her experience was not unique, Jane founded a movement and nonprofit called AGE whose purpose is to support the most marginalized artists and lessen the pain of their journeys. The movement is growing and strengthening. This film spreads Jane's message that, "The greatest legacy is love."