Films
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No Contract
Randall Lloyd Okita / SHORTS / Canada / 2011 / Documentary, Experimental, Narrative, Short
No Contract combines elements of performance, sculptural cinema and documentary to explore themes of urgency, isolation and escape, as well as the notions of torment and renewal, desire and destruction.Plays In:
In Conversation with Randall Okita
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
March 12, 2016 12:30 pm Not Available
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No Land’s Song
Ayat Najafi / DIRECTIONS IN SOUND / France, Germany, Iran / 2014 / Documentary / 93 mins
Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, women have been forbidden to sing as soloists. Composer Sara Najafi, determined to organize a concert for solo female singers, collaborates with three French singers in Tehran, opening the door to musical freedom for Iranian women, and building a cultural pathway to the West.No Land’s Song
Alamo Drafthouse
March 16, 2016 8:40 pm Not Available
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Noodle Deli
David Liu / SHORTS / United States / 2015 / Documentary, Short, Student / 14 mins
In a small restaurant of Temple City, CA, a man’s long and arduous journey in America leads him to fulfill his dreams, as humble and satisfying as a bowl of lovingly made noodles.
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One-minded
Forest Ian Etsler & Sébastien Simon / SHORTS / Korea / 2014 / Comedy, Gay/Lesbian, Short / 20 mins
A farce plays out in the apartment of two Korean women. Did you ever hear the one about the Lothario, the two burglars, and the fan?
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Operation Popcorn
David Grabias / DOCUMENTARY / USA / 2015 / Documentary / 80 mins
When a Hmong businessman rises to prominence in his community, he decides to answer a call-to-action to help the Hmong people fighting for their lives against violent attacks from the communist Laos government. What happens next is a strange tale that is more than meets the eye.Operation Popcorn
Roxie Theatre
March 13, 2016 7:00 pm Not Available
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Painted Nails
Dianne Griffin & Erica Jordan / DOCUMENTARY / USA / 2015 / Documentary / 58 mins
Mission District nail salon owner Van Nguyen tackles the cosmetics industry in this provocative documentary. PAINTED NAILS focuses on workers rights and the little-known implications of getting a mani-pedi in America as it raises awareness of the daily health hazards faced by nail techs on the job.Painted Nails
Alamo Drafthouse
March 12, 2016 12:40 pm Not AvailablePainted Nails
New Parkway Theater
March 20, 2016 5:20 pm At Rush
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Pali Road
Jonathan Lim / NARRATIVE / USA / 2015 / Narrative / 92 mins
After waking up from a car accident, Lily realizes she is living a life she has no recollection of and absent of the boyfriend only she seems to remember. As she desperately searches for the truth, Lily questions her entire existence as she discovers the meaning of true love.Pali Road
Alamo Drafthouse
March 12, 2016 9:10 pm Not Available
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Parachute Girls
Alex Rubens / SHORTS / USA / 2015 / Short / 10 mins
Sisters Evelyn and Ellie are “parachute kids” — children from foreign countries that are sent to the US by their parents for schooling. Though both sisters try to live life outside of the distinction and without each other, a family emergency forces them to face the truths they’ve been running from.
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Pioneer High
Suha Araj / SHORTS / USA / 2014 / Short / 10 mins
January, 1969: Hala leaves her home in Palestine to move to America and enters high school with limited English.
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Please Remember Me
Zhao Qing / CINEMASIA / China / 2015 / Documentary / 78 mins
How does one care for an ailing life partner while working against the intractable march of old age? Director Zhao Qing follows her octogenarian great-uncle as he tends to his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife with devotion, pragmatism and quiet courage. Executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Ruby Yang.Please Remember Me
Alamo Drafthouse
March 12, 2016 1:00 pm At RushPlease Remember Me
New Parkway Theater
March 20, 2016 4:40 pm Not Available
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