Films
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Storm Children, Book One
Lav Diaz / CinemAsia / Philippines / 2015 / 142 mins
Renowned for his insightful films on social and political issues in the Philippines, Lav Diaz returns with STORM CHILDREN, BOOK ONE, an unwavering observational documentary immersing us in the lives of those forgotten or ignored in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda.Storm Children, Book One
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 15, 2015 8:50 pm Not AvailableStorm Children, Book One
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 17, 2015 8:00 pm Not Available
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Stroboscope
A.T. / Shorts / Japan / 2014 / Comedy, Drama, Narrative, Short / 24 mins
During a location tour sponsored by Ibaraki Prefecture, Nagayama is mistaken for the acclaimed director Shinohara and taken onto a tour bus to mentor the young creators on board. Meanwhile, the real Shinohara chases after them.
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Supper Club
Edmond Wong / CAAMFeast / USA / 2015 / 90 mins
Get ready to eat, drink and be inspired by all things gourmet and culinary! Follow “Demon Chef” Alvin Leung as he visits the Bay Area’s most exciting restaurants and speaks to renowned chefs, including Michael Mina and Corey Lee, about ingredients, craft and personal vision in the restaurant industry.Supper Club
New People Cinema
March 19, 2015 7:10 pm Rush Only
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Tadaima
Robin Takao D'Oench / Shorts / USA / 2014 / Narrative, Short / 15 mins
After the closure of the US Internment Camps at the end of World War II, a Japanese American family returns home and must find the strength to rebuild both their house and family amidst the emotional and physical destruction caused by the war. Tadaima honors the legacy of Paul Takagi, 92-year old former internee, WWII veteran, Berkeley Professor Emeritus, and the Director’s grandfather. Starring Toshi Toda (LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, PEARL HARBOR) and shot on location in Santa Cruz.
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Tales
Rakhshan Banietemad / CinemAsia / Iran / 2014 / Narrative / 88 mins
TALES is a strategically pieced puzzle of working-class protagonists all trying to get their voices heard. This thoughtful film captures a series of intimate portraits in the lives of interweaving characters. Rakhshan Banietemad’s latest is a treasure box of stories filled with compassionate screenwriting.Tales
Pacific Film Archive
March 13, 2015 7:00 pm Not AvailableTales
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 15, 2015 12:20 pm Not Available
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Tashi’s Turbine
Amitabh R. Joshi / Documentary / Nepal / 2014 / Documentary / 56 mins
Two young Nepali friends take their dream of bringing sustainable energy to Namdok, a remote village in Upper Mustang, Nepal, by harnessing the power of the wind. Simple and graceful, this 2014 CAAM Documentary Fund selection tells the moving story of a wind turbine and a humble village.Preceded by: Verses in Exile Ep. 1 & 2
Tashi’s Turbine
New People Cinema
March 19, 2015 5:20 pm Not AvailableTashi’s Turbine
New Parkway Theater
March 21, 2015 3:30 pm Not Available
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TNT (Always on the Run)
Roberto Reyes Ang / Shorts / Philippines, USA / 2014 / Narrative, Short / 23 mins
TNT reveals the plight of an undocumented Filipino immigrant chasing “the American dream” in New York City. Tony (Perry Escaño) attends school by day and works illegally by night, while living with an exploitative relative. Driven to his edges, Tony ultimately makes a decision that will change his life forever. Written and directed by Roberto Reyes Ang, TNT won “Best Ensemble Cast Award (International Film Festival, NY) and an IndieBravo! Award of Distinction (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
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To Sit With Her
Nicole Miyahara / Shorts / USA / 2014 / Documentary, Family, Short / 5 mins
Contrasting his complex relationship with his mother, Taiwanese-American transman, Leon Wu goes on a pilgrimage to rural Taiwan to visit his grandmother, who offers unspoken acceptance of his gender identity.
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Top Spin
Sara Newens & Mina T. Son / Documentary / USA / 2014 / Documentary / 80 mins
Dreaming to represent the United States in the 2012 London Olympics, Ariel, Lily and Michael face a lot more than just training and competing in the intense sport of table tennis. They’re all on a journey to get the “top spin,” balancing their teenage lives while focusing on the sport.Top Spin
New People Cinema
March 14, 2015 7:00 pm Rush OnlyTop Spin
New Parkway Theater
March 22, 2015 12:30 pm Rush Only
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Touch Of Essence
Darren Kwan / Shorts / USA / 2014 / Narrative, Short / 21 mins
Kathy and Andy began as college sweethearts many years ago. When Andy's heart condition threatens to end his life, Kathy sets out to find an herb that could save him. She faces a threatening wilderness, while Andy confronts his own dangers.
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