Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

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Lightbox Film Center 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synopsis: The gap in opportunities for different races in America remains extreme. Nowhere is this more evident than our nation"s top public schools. In New York City, where blacks and Hispanics make up 70% of the city"s school-aged population, they represent less than 5% at the city"s most elite public high schools. Meanwhile Asian Americans …

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$5 – $8

It Runs in the Family + LGBT Shorts

Lightbox Film Center 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This FREE program includes feature film It Runs in the Family along with a showcase of three short films examining the intersectionality between AAPI and LGBTQ identity. It Runs in the Family A young gay Filipino Canadian artist, Jay Cabalu and his sister Joella travel from Vancouver to Manila to meet their other queer relatives. …

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Free

Dear Thalia East Coast Premiere

Lightbox Film Center 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synopsis: Less than a mile from the tourist beaches of Waikiki is one of Hawaii"s largest homeless populations. This compelling documentary offers a firsthand look into the lives of Tracy Martin, his wife Tabatha, and four year-old daughter Thalia living on the streets of Kakaako, Oahu as a homeless family. Mixing archival footage, interviews, and …

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$5 – $8

Bad Rap + Hip Hop Showcase

Lightbox Film Center 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synopsis: An engrossing feature documentary detailing the obstacles and successes of four up-and-coming Asian American rappers trying to break into a world that often treats them as outsiders. From battle rhymes of crowd-favorite dumbfoundead to the tongue-in-cheek songs of Awkwafina, the unapologetic visuals of Rekstizzy to conflicted values of Lyricks, the film paints a memorable …

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$5 – $8

Centerpiece Film Tyrus

Lightbox Film Center 3701 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synopsis: Tyrus tells the unlikely story of 105-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, how he overcame poverty and racism to become a celebrated modernist painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and "Disney Legend" for his groundbreaking work on the animated film, Bambi. Guangzhou-born, LA-based the film examines Tyrus" breathtaking scope of work across multiple artistic mediums …

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$5 – $8

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Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia , PA, United States

Synopsis: A mannequin is an often articulated doll used by artists, tailors, dressmakers, window dressers and others especially to display or fit clothing. This film is the narrative of creation and existence of some mannequins. Although they are created equally, omnipotent fate prevents the equal denouement.So to an extent this film is perhaps the tale …

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Free

Mixed Match

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synopsis: With the multiracial community becoming one of the fastest growing demographics in North America, being mixed race is no longer just about identity, it can be a matter of life and death. Mixed Match tells an important human story from the perspective of mixed race blood cancer patients who are forced to reflect on …

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$6 – $8

A Dialogue: Living Harmony 100年ごはん

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Synopsis: This innovative documentary explores the burgeoning organic farming and slow food movements in Southern Japan, directed by sustainable Chef Chigumi Obayashi daughter of renowned Avant-garde filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi (House). Usuki is a small Japanese city with a population of only 41,000, but over 2,110 farms. Due in part to the important role of agriculture …

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$6 – $8

Closing Night Documentary—An American Story: Norman Mineta & His Legacy

Asian Arts Initiative 1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 …

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