Philadelphia Premiere Director: Dianne Fukami 60 mins | Documentary | USA | English Get Tickets A son of immigrants forced into a U.S. World War II concentration camp as a child, Norman Mineta became the first Asian American mayor of a major city (San Jose, California); enjoyed a distinguished 20-year career in Congress; was the first Asian American Cabinet member; served under two U.S. Presidents, a Democrat and Republican. Mineta never forgot his roots or the shame and humiliation he and his family felt during WWII and led the way for an apology from the U.S. government and redress for Japanese Americans. On September 11, 2001, his leadership as U.S. Secretary of Transportation would ensure that what happened to Japanese Americans during WWII did not happen to any other group based on ethnicity or religion. Secretary Mineta is expected in attendance for a post-film Q&A with director Dianne Fukami. Closing Reception 8:30-11:00pm | Asian Arts Initiative
You are cordially invited to PAAFF Dine-In Theater, our newest virtual fundraiser. Join us for dinner and a movie, PAAFF style! We’ve paired the ultimate all ages, feel-good documentary with your choice of Dinner for 2 from two of Philadelphia’s acclaimed Asian-owned restaurants. Choose a curated meal from either bāo•logy or Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya. Bao-logy showcases Taiwanese food, highlighting fresh, high quality ingredients. Bao-logy chef/owners Judy Ni and Andy Tessier were recently awarded the 2019 Starchefs award for sustainability. 2018 Beard Award semifinalist Hardena offers homestyle Indonesian dishes. As you enjoy the flavors and textures of authentic Asian cuisine, view the film that broke box office records in both Taiwan and Hong Kong. Hua Tien-hau’s Go Grandriders 不老騎士-歐兜邁環台日記 (2013) follows 17 “Grandriders” - whose average age is 81 - on a 1178 km motorcycle ride around Taiwan. Go Grandriders might just change your perspectives about the elderly! Bao-logy Menu: Taiwanese Fried Chicken Meal (finished with caramelized honey & our baology red pepper blend) - a whole 4# local, pasture-raised chicken butchered in-house - Egg Fried Forbidden Rice - Smashed Cucumber Salad *Vegetarian options will substitute the Fried Chicken with Taiwanese Fried Cauliflower *Allergens: Sesame oil, eggs, alliums *The meal is nut & gluten-free Hardena Menu: -jasmine rice -veggie corn fritter (contains gluten) -Beef Rendang (made with candlenut which is related to macadamia nut) -Collard Greens -Herbed Chicken -Egg & Tofu Curry (candlenut) -Cob Corn & fresh veggies -Potatoes in coconut milk (candlenut) *Vegetarian options will sub Rendang and Chicken with: -tempeh sautéed in sweet soy sauce (soy, gluten) -eggplant in red pepper sauce *Allergens: nuts, eggs, soy, & gluten
This year PAAFF will be livestreaming our Preview Party, and you’re invited! So kick off your shoes, slip into your sweats, pour yourself a glass of something special, and tune into our Facebook, Youtube, or Twitch channels on Thursday October 8, at 6:30PM ET for an exclusive sneak peek at our festival lineup. If you’re in the mood for movie munchies, we’ve partnered with Chatayee Thai to offer a very special (and specially priced) PAAFF Snackbox filled with delicious Thai appetizers (vegetarian/vegan option available)! You will be able to preorder for pickup at https://chatayeethai.com/ or order for delivery through DoorDash or Caviar. And if you want to make it a meal, their full menu will also be available for pickup or delivery. Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/PAAFF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhillyAsianAmericanFilmFestival/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PAAFF
