This oral history research explores silence as a meaningful form of communication rather than an absence of speech. Through documentary interviews with family members, the project examines how silence can express fear, shame, power, and agency, challenging dominant assumptions about listening and revealing how discomfort often prevents deeper understanding and connection.

This research argues that traditional self-sacrificing hero narratives no longer fit a complex, modern world. Using an animated screenplay as a case study, it proposes a metamodern approach centered on collective liberation. The work blends critical theory and creative practice to show how contemporary storytelling can inspire collaboration rather than individual heroism.