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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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Meditation Park

    Mina Shum / Special Presentations / Canada / 2017 / Narrative / 94 mins
    When Maria finds out her husband has been having an affair, she breaks out of her shell, making friends with the local park ladies and silent disco dancing on the grass. MEDITATION PARK, is a light-hearted film filled with humor, self-love, and liberation, starring the legendary Pei-Pei Cheng (CAAMFest 2018’s Spotlight Honoree), Sandra Oh, and Tzi Ma.
    Meditation Park

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 15, 2018 6:00 pm At Rush

  7. Minding the Gap

    Bing Liu / Documentaries / USA / 2018 / Documentary / 93 mins
    A clear-eyed portrait of masculinity, race, class, and skateboarding in rust-belt America, Bing Liu’s first feature follows three young men through the tumult and trauma of their lives. Tender, unflinching, a compulsive licking of wounds, the film asks — what do men do with their hurt?
    Minding the Gap

    New People Cinema
    May 13, 2018 1:40 pm Not Available

  8. Nailed It

    Adele Free Pham / Documentaries / USA / 2017 / 59 mins
    In 1975, 20 Vietnamese refugee women created a multibillion dollar industry that supports their community to this day. NAILED IT is a captivating exploration of the genesis of how a nail salon ended up in every strip mall – and the survival of a community.
    Nailed It

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 12, 2018 4:50 pm Not Available

    Nailed It

    Roxie Theater
    May 19, 2018 12:20 pm Not Available

  9. Origin Story

    Kulap Vilaysack / Gala Presentations / USA / 2018 / Documentary / 106 mins
    At 14, Kulap Vilaysack discovered that the man she called father was in fact not. Now a successful actor, director, and podcaster, Kulap embarks on a quest that takes her from Minnesota and the Mekong to disentangle family secrets and the decade-long emotional paralysis that has caused a rift with her mother.
    Origin Story

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 13, 2018 6:00 pm Not Available

    Origin Story

    Roxie Theater
    May 19, 2018 2:10 pm Not Available

  10. Out of State

    Ciara Lacy / Special Presentations / USA / 2018 / Culture, Documentary / 82 mins
    Trapped in an endless cycle of hardship, Native Hawaiians struggle to find their place after incarceration. The lives of two former inmates move in different directions as one deals with unemployment and the other finds love. Prison is the past, but can these two survive without being sent back?

    Preceded by: I Am Because You Are

    Out of State

    AMC Kabuki 8
    May 13, 2018 3:10 pm Not Available