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  1. I Can, I Will, I Did

    Nadine Truong / Narratives / USA / 2017 / 110 mins
    Ben, a foster teen who is injured as a result of bullying, finds the meaning of discipline and peace through taekwondo. A compelling narrative of growth, forgiveness, and perseverance. Based on the teachings of Grand Master Ik Jo Kang, who plays a fictionalized version of himself.
    I Can, I Will, I Did

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 12, 2018 3:30 pm Not Available

  2. IN TRANSITION

    85 mins
    If life truly is a highway, then get ready for a momentary detour. From family tragedy to isolation in a foreign land, IN TRANSITION explores how life’s hurdles are no match for the human spirit and that a green light could be just around the corner.

    In This Program: Floating Light, Miss World, Monday, Othello-San, The Pilgrimage

    IN TRANSITION

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 11, 2018 5:10 pm Not Available

  3. Island Soldier

    Nathan Fitch / Special Presentations / Micronesia / 2017 / 82 mins
    Warriors for a country that isn’t theirs, soldiers from the Micronesian island of Kosrae lay down their lives for the U.S. military without the benefits of citizenship. Honest and touching, the film tells the story of a community ripped apart by the loss of its members and the people healing it.

    Preceded by: Lady Eva

    Island Soldier

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 11, 2018 5:20 pm Not Available

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    Jimami Tofu

    Jason Chan & Christian Lee / Food / Japan, Singapore / 2017 / Narrative / 121 mins
    Love, food, and a deep connection to place are the savory bites in Ryan’s life. After the disappearance of his wife Yuki, he sets out to find her in her hometown in Okinawa, where he discovers flavors beyond his imagination at her father’s restaurant.
    Jimami Tofu

    New People Cinema
    May 11, 2018 5:10 pm At Rush

    Jimami Tofu

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 12, 2018 12:30 pm At Rush

  5. Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

    Frank W. Chen / Documentaries / USA / 2018 / Documentary / 96 mins
    More than a story of baseball, LATE LIFE: THE CHIEN-MING WANG STORY follows the inspiring perseverance of pitcher Chien-Ming Wang as he faces a career-threatening injury and tries to work his way back to Major League Baseball. The heartbreaking yet heartwarming documentary transcends sports by exploring the unconditional support of Wang’s family, friends, and fans around the world.
    Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 12, 2018 9:20 pm Not Available

    Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

    New People Cinema
    May 13, 2018 6:40 pm Not Available

  6. LIFE, ANIMATED

    81 mins
    Whimsy and imagination take hold in LIFE, ANIMATED. Featuring San Francisco daydreamers, burgeoning cosplayers and the world’s biggest fan of strawberries, life gets a bit of a twist — and much more interesting — with just a touch of animation.

    In This Program: 73 Questions, Centenarian, Marvel Presents a New Superhero… Model Minority!, Pachinko, Soap & Shadows, Strawberries Will Save The World, To Be Fiona, White Tunnel, Wonder Buffalo

    LIFE, ANIMATED

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 13, 2018 8:40 pm Not Available

  7. A Little Wisdom

    Yuqi Kang / Documentaries / Nepal / 2017 / Documentary / 92 mins
    A LITTLE WISDOM director Yuqi Kang brings a mindful eye into the lives of Hopakuli and Chorten — two orphaned brothers living among monks in Lumbini, Nepal. After opening with meditative languid takes, the film turns increasingly disquieting as we watch the boys wrestle with the world armed with little guidance.
    A Little Wisdom

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 12, 2018 12:00 pm Not Available

    A Little Wisdom

    Piedmont Theatre
    May 22, 2018 8:30 pm Not Available

  8. Looking For?

    Tung-yen Chou / Documentaries / Taiwan / 2016 / Documentary / 61 mins
    Dating apps have become the most convenient, and sometimes safest, way for gay men to connect in the obstacle course of sexuality, romance, and friendship. Swipe through 60 gay men from seven cities across the globe as they navigate a digital network of millions, searching for love, lust, and loss.

    Preceded by: Lions in Waiting

    Looking For?

    Roxie Theater
    May 19, 2018 5:10 pm Not Available

  9. Lumpia

    Patricio Ginelsa Jr. / Food / USA / 2003 / 81 mins
    "The ultimate home movie” is back on the big screen just in time for its 15th anniversary! This wacky, eccentric, and boisterous film shot in Daly City, CA promises a good time and is sure to make you crave lumpias (don’t worry, we have you covered). Followed by the trailer world premiere of LUMPIA 2. Be the first to catch a peek of the upcoming sequel!
    Lumpia

    Roxie Theater
    May 19, 2018 9:50 pm Not Available

  10. MADE YOU A MIXTAPE

    68 mins
    Music can soothe the soul but is it powerful enough to change the world? To fix a broken heart? This collection of melodic shorts explores the true potential of music and it’s everlasting power to stimulate and feed our spirits, one beat at a time.

    In This Program: 9 at 38, Afterearth, Flip The Record, Solo, Tigerstyle

    MADE YOU A MIXTAPE

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 13, 2018 6:40 pm Not Available