Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

2015 Trailers

Closing Night Film: Right Footed

2015 Trailers, Documentary, Events, Filipino /

Sunday, Nov. 22 | 6:30-8:15pm Asian Arts Initiative 82 mins | Documentary | USA Director: Nick Spark Meet Jessica Cox, a Filipina American born without arms, who became the first person licensed to pilot an airplane with her feet. Touching on issues that affect all communities, this film follows Jessica as she transforms from a motivational speaker to a mentor, and eventually into a leading advocate for people with disabilities. Documentary subject Jessica Cox and her husband Patrick Chamberlain will be in attendance for a post-film Q&A, followed by a FREE catered reception for all ticket and badgeholders.

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Opening Night Film: Seoul Searching

2015 Trailers, Comedy, Events, Korea, Romantic Comedy /

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 7–9pm | I-House 105 mins | Romantic Teen Comedy | South Korea, USA Writer/Director: Benson Lee Cast: Justin Chon, Jessika Van, In-Pyo Cha, Teo Yoo, Esteban Ahn Set against the backdrop of 1980s Seoul Korea and inspired by a summer exchange program that Writer/Director Benson Lee attended in the summer of ‘86, this John Hughes-esque Teen Comedy tells a universal coming-of-age story chock full of pop culture tropes, teen hijinks, and first love. Director Benson Lee expected in attendance for post-film Q&A Followed by the PAAFF’15 Opening Night Reception featuring 80s dance music and costume contest FREE to all ticket and badge holders. 9:30pm-12:00am See More Details on Facebook Presented by:

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