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shareAt decisive moments in our lives, secret human incongruities bubble to the surface. These narratives profile characters facing those crossroads where they must choose who they really are. Whether it be in a declining ballroom dance studio or a tumultuous Eid party, we are reminded of the excitement, fear, sadness, and joy that come with ambition and expectations.
Co-presented by Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC)
CAAMFest on Demand
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In this program
Congratulations (Mabrook)
Directed by Asad Farooqui
An outspoken aspiring actor must navigate a chaotic Eid party—or face the scathing disapproval of his community.
Lucky Fish
Directed by Emily May Jampel
Stifled by the expectations of her strict and heteronormative family, a young girl has a dreamy chance encounter at a Chinese restaurant.
Bus Girl
Directed by Jessica Henwick
An aspiring chef makes ends meet as an overworked, overlooked waitress—but a chance encounter with a renowned food critic gives her the opportunity of a lifetime.
Only the Moon Stands Still
Directed by Johnson Cheng
When a modernizing world obscures a fading ballroom dance studio, the owner’s talented daughter must decide between her familiar home or a prestigious faraway conservatory.
The Return
Directed by Hena Ashraf
An analytical filmmaker wrestles with the sudden death of her estranged father—and the overwhelming agony brought upon by memory and regret—by creating a movie about his life.
All I Want is Everything
Directed by Alexandra Cuerdo
When being “good” isn’t good enough, a fiercely driven teenager indulges in the bad to reach her goals by becoming a drug dealer in New York City’s wild underground rave scene.