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CAAMFest 2015

Special Presentations

CAAMFest offers unique live events and highlight the works of significant media makers. This year, we continue that tradition with highlighting the legacy of filmmaker Arthur Dong, celebrating the newest film from Felicia Lowe, showcasing pacific islander films and presenting the works of youth media makers.

  1. 1990 Institute: Youth Voices on China

    Special Presentations
    The Youth Voices on China online video contest is the 1990 Institute’s signature education initiative to foster better global awareness among young Americans. Enjoy an exclusive premiere of the finalists’ videos on what China means to them and their futures. Meet the middle school, high school and college division winners.
    1990 Institute: Youth Voices on China

    New People Cinema
    March 14, 2015 12:00 pm FREE

  2. Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm

    Jim Choi / Special Presentations, Documentary / USA / 2014 / 60 mins
    “How many harvests do you have in you?” is the perennial echo heard across the Masumoto Family peach farm. CHANGING SEASON chronicles a transitional year for David “Mas” Masumoto and his daughter, Nikiko, as they lovingly act out the rituals of transitioning the farm into Nikiko's hands.
    Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm

    Oakland Museum of California
    March 20, 2015 7:00 pm Rush Only

    Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm

    New Parkway Theater
    March 21, 2015 7:00 pm Rush Only

  3. Chinese Couplets

    Felicia Lowe / Special Presentations / USA / 2015 / Bay Area Connection / 53 mins
    Felicia Lowe presents perhaps her most personal film with CHINESE COUPLETS, making its world premiere at CAAMFest 2015. With this film about generations of women, Lowe looks at her own mother, whom she calls “the hardest story for me to crack.” Join us for Q&A with Lowe following the film.

    Preceded by: China: Land of My Father

    Chinese Couplets

    The Great Star
    March 14, 2015 7:00 pm Not Available

    Chinese Couplets

    New Parkway Theater
    March 21, 2015 5:00 pm Rush Only

  4. Forbidden City, U.S.A.

    Arthur Dong / Special Presentations / USA / 1989 / Bay Area Connection / 56 mins
    Swing back in time to Chinatown in the 1930s in a premiere of the new digitally remastered version of FORBIDDEN CITY, U.S.A. CAAM celebrates Arthur Dong’s documentary with live perfor- mances and a reading of excerpts from the book by Dong himself — Forbidden City, USA: Chinese American Night Clubs, 1936-1970.
    Forbidden City, U.S.A.

    The Great Star
    March 14, 2015 4:00 pm Rush Only

  5. In Conversation: Arthur Dong & B. Ruby Rich

    Special Presentations
    Join noted film critic and author B. Ruby Rich as she speaks with Arthur Dong about his work and legacy.
    On Stage Conversation: Arthur Dong & B. Ruby Rich

    New People Cinema
    March 20, 2015 7:10 pm Not Available

  6. The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

    Arthur Dong / Special Presentations / USA / 2015 / 87 mins
    Making its world premiere at CAAMFest 2015, THE KILLING FIELDS OF DR. HAING S. NGOR chronicles the life, times and murder of actor and humanitarian Dr. Haing S. Ngor, a Cambodian genocide survivor who escaped to America and won an Oscar for his first acting role in THE KILLING FIELDS. Following the screening, join director Arthur Dong at the Centerpiece Reception.

    Precedes: Centerpiece Reception

    The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor

    Castro Theatre
    March 15, 2015 4:10 pm Not Available

    Precedes:
    Centerpiece Reception

    Castro Theatre
    March 15, 2015 6:00 pm Not Available

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    Kumu Hina

    Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson / Special Presentations / USA / 2013 / 77 mins
    Amidst the growing influence of Westernization, a transgender hula teacher strives to keep Native Hawaiian culture prosperous. On a subject rarely spoken of in Hawaii, this documentary pushes the struggles of being “in the middle” to the surface.
    Kumu Hina

    New People Cinema
    March 13, 2015 7:40 pm Not Available

    Kumu Hina

    Pacific Film Archive
    March 15, 2015 3:30 pm Not Available

  8. Memories To Light: Kip Fulbeck

    Special Presentations / 90 mins
    For the third CAAMFest iteration of our innovative home movie initiative, we are thrilled to present a live home movie performance by pioneering artist, spoken word performer and filmmaker Kip Fulbeck.
    Memories To Light: Kip Fulbeck

    New Parkway Theater
    March 22, 2015 4:30 pm Not Available

  9. A Moment in Time

    Ruby Yang / Special Presentations / USA / 2009 / Bay Area Connection / 57 mins
    With intimate multi-generational interviews and rare film clips, A MOMENT IN TIME by Oscar-winning director Ruby Yang explores the critical role of Chinatown movie theaters in San Francisco.
    A Moment in Time

    The Great Star
    March 17, 2015 4:00 pm Not Available

  10. Muslim Youth Voices

    Special Presentations / USA / 2015 / 90 mins
    This selection of shorts from Muslim Youth Voices Project’s inaugural year offers refreshing insight into the lives and stories of a diverse American community. From personal reflections to heroic interventions, struggles of faith to strength in activism, each film is original and leaves a lasting impression.
    Muslim Youth Voices

    New Parkway Theater
    March 21, 2015 12:45 pm FREE