Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Filipino

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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Manny Pacquiao Documentary

Documentary, Filipino, News /

PAAFF proudly presents a monthly screening series at the Asian Arts Initiative that starts off with the gripping feature length doc about Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and his tremendous rise to success. The film narrated by Liam Neeson follows Manny from a starving teenager who fought to feed his family, to a Congressman working tirelessly to improve the lives of his people. Manny is a hard hitting documentary film that explores the many triumphs and tribulations of the Filipino boxing sensation; screening just weeks after his title match with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. PAAFF is excited to launch this new monthly film series at Asian Arts Initiative, a longtime festival partner. For more information about the screening please visit asianartsinitiative.org. WHEN: May 28th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Asian Arts Initiative COST: $8 WEBSITE: asianartsinitiative.org

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