CAAMFest 2019

Featured Films

CHINATOWN RISING

CHINATOWN RISING, directed by Bay Area natives Harry and Josh Chuck, is a love letter to San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown. Weaving together never-before-seen archival footage and photographs, the film chronicles key Chinatown community leaders who started an activist movement during 1960s, and foregrounds today’s battles for social justice and equality.

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Galas

YELLOW ROSE

Rose Garcia was born to be a star. She’s an aspiring country singer in the heart of Texas when a life-changing event forces her on an unexpected journey flush with love, loss, and music. Deftly directed by Diane Paragas, in her feature film debut, starring Broadway icon Lea Salonga and…

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Galas, Special Presentations

GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP

GEOGRAPHIES OF KINSHIP traces the legacy of war and political upheaval on vulnerable members of a traditionally patriarchal society. The film reveals the history of international adoption, grounded in the powerful stories of Korean adoptees.

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Galas

WHEN WE WALK

Emmy Award-winning director Jason DaSilva continues the documentation of his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis and its aftermath. WHEN WE WALK, the follow-up to DaSilva’s 2013 film WHEN I WALK and part of a documentary trilogy.

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Special Presentations

THE JOY LUCK CLUB

Come join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of THE JOY LUCK CLUB, one of the most decorated Asian American films in cinematic history. Written by Amy Tan and directed by Wayne Wang, THE JOY LUCK CLUB paved the way for decades of Asian American films including last year’s…

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Special Presentations

LOVE BOAT: TAIWAN

Fearless, inventive and outspoken are a few words to describe CAAMFest37 Spotlight Honoree Valerie Soe. From the 80’s to now, Soe’s films and video installations have been a benchmark for Asian American feminist activism and experimental storytelling. CAAM will proudly showcase Soe's newest documentary, LOVE BOAT: TAIWAN

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New Directions

140 LBS: HOW BEAUTY KILLED MY MOTHER

Award-winning playwright and activist Susan Lieu brings to light the tragic story of her mother’s unexpected death. Sifting through thousands of deposition pages and reaching out to the killer’s family, Susan uncovers the painful truth of her mother, herself, and the impossible ideal of Vietnamese feminine beauty.

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New Directions

THE MAGPIES OF SEOUL

Dan Lee (from the rock band Scrabbel) premieres a dynamic, new live music performance based on the Korean fairytale, “Chilseok”. This touching story tells the tale of two lovers who get separated and can only see each other one day out of the year, when magpies flock together and build…

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New Directions

DIRECTIONS IN SOUND

From hip-hop to future beats, indie rock and global rhythms, Directions in Sound is CAAMFest’s premier music showcase hits the East Bay. Artists include ARUMI & LIL WAIFU, AZURE, AUX CORD, FOOZOOL & 8ULENTINA, and more. Join us as we celebration our local vibrant music scene.

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