Film
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THE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)
Shorts
Full of fierce truths and nostalgia, THE HOME PROMISED is elusive. Displaced Japanese internees, undocumented immigrants, children on Treasure Island, homeless people in Marin — all embody the search for home in these poignant shorts. Searching, finding and returning to THE HOME PROMISED.In This Program: The Home Promised, Hotel 22, Leftover, Reflections of Union Square, Tadaima, TNT (Always on the Run), Treasure Island
THE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 15, 2015 12:10 pm Not AvailableTHE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 17, 2015 5:45 pm Not Available
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In Her Place
Albert Shin / CinemAsia / Canada, South Korea / 2014 / 115 mins
A rural teen is pregnant, and her mother has decided to give up the unborn baby to a couple from Seoul. The Seoul woman comes to live with the family of her future baby — to contribute to its prenatal care and to scope out the baby’s flesh and blood.In Her Place
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 14, 2015 3:30 pm Not AvailableIn Her Place
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 16, 2015 6:30 pm Not Available
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Jalanan
Daniel Ziv / CinemAsia / Indonesia / 2013 / 108 mins
A rare look at the vibrant subculture of Jakarta’s street buskers, JALANAN offers fascinating and occasionally heartbreaking insight into Indonesian urban life. The camera captures the beauty and risks of street life as Titi, Ho and Boni struggle to make a living with their music through prison and personal tragedies.Jalanan
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 14, 2015 12:30 pm Not AvailableJalanan
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 17, 2015 5:10 pm Not Available
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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
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Kollaboration SF: Movement in Motion
Howard Lui / Directions in Sound / USA / 2014 / Documentary / 80 mins
This energizing documentary explores the making of Kollaboration SF’s annual talent showcase. From exclusive interviews to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, director Howard Lui delves into what it takes to bring Kollaboration’s motto of “Empowerment through Entertainment” to life.Kollaborations SF: Movement in Motion
New People Cinema
March 15, 2015 6:45 pm Not AvailableKollaborations SF: Movement in Motion
New People Cinema
March 18, 2015 9:10 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 AvailableKumu Hina
Pacific Film Archive
March 15, 2015 3:30 pm Not Available
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La Salada
Juan Martin Hsu / CinemAsia / Argentina / 2014 / Culture / 88 mins
Argentina’s bustling La Salada, an enormous discount market just outside of Buenos Aires, provides the nucleus for Juan Martín Hsu’s affecting directorial debut. His ensemble cast is comprised of Korean, Taiwanese and Bolivian immigrants, whose experiences converge and dance parallel to one another with equal parts poignancy and banality.La Salada
Pacific Film Archive
March 15, 2015 5:30 pm Not AvailableLa Salada
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 17, 2015 7:30 pm Not AvailableLa Salada
New Parkway Theater
March 22, 2015 2:30 pm Not Available
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The Last Season
Sara Dosa / Documentary / USA / 2014 / Bay Area Connection, Documentary, Reality / 78 mins
Amidst Central Oregon’s seasonal hunt for the rare matsutake mushroom, a Cambodian freedom fighter and refugee, an ailing elderly Vietnam vet and his wife form a new family. The two former soldiers’ friendship is cemented by their shared painful experiences of war in Southeast Asia.The Last Season
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 13, 2015 5:00 pm Not AvailableThe Last Season
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 18, 2015 5:10 pm Not Available
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Love Arcadia
Lawrence Gan / Narrative / USA / 2014 / Bay Area Connection / 99 mins
When his family’s tea shop faces displacement by an alluring real estate mogul, Jake (Anthony Ma) must confront his fear of change. LOVE ARCADIA tells a coming-of-age story — by way of boba straw — that explores the lessons of holding on, letting go and loving with what you got.Love Arcadia
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 14, 2015 7:10 pm Rush OnlyLove Arcadia
New People Cinema
March 19, 2015 9:30 pm Not AvailableLove Arcadia
New Parkway Theater
March 22, 2015 1:00 pm Not Available
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Man Up
Justin Chon / Narrative / USA / 2014 / 82 mins
Two young deadbeats are forced to grow up quickly and have their friendship tested when unemployed and unschooled 19-year-old Martin (Kevin Wu) finds out his girlfriend is pregnant. This comedic and eccentric film marks the directorial feature film debut of co-star Justin Chon, who plays Martin’s overeager best friend, Randall.Man Up
New People Cinema
March 13, 2015 9:45 pm Not AvailableMan Up
New People Cinema
March 15, 2015 12:10 pm Not AvailableMan Up
New Parkway Theater
March 21, 2015 5:30 pm Not Available
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