Celebrate a film festival showcasing Asian American Pacific Islander diversity on the big screen.
We’re highlighting a multi-day film festival showcasing Asian diversity and experiences through the cinematic lens from May 30 to June 14. This year marks a special milestone as they celebrate two decades of Asian cinematic art.is Texas’ longest-running and oldest film festival. With almost 11 million Asian Americans in Houston, this festival is getting bigger.
“The festival really showcases Asian American stories through the lens of Asian American artists in front of the lens or behind the camera. And this year, we’re showcasing over 100 films, ranging from short films to full features,” said HAAPIFEST Director Tengah Nguyen. The festival represents films from 13 AAPI communities from East to South Asia. You have the option to enjoy these films either in person or virtually. If you opt for the online pass, you can catch selected films until June 14. With the in-person option, you can engage in Q&A sessions and meet talented filmmakers until June 9.
On “Houston Life” today, we met with one of the filmmakers. Jean Shim, director of the film “A Great Divide” gave us a preview of her film based on real experiences. The movie depicts the struggles of a Korean American family moving to a small town after experiencing a loss and feeling subjugated to the emotional and psychological impact of racism and xenophobia. It stars Ken Jeong from the “Hangover” movies, and Jae Suh Park, wife of actor and filmmaker Randall Park.
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