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2018 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

AN AMERICAN FAMILY

Directed by Truong Phan Kieu-Anh

Shorts Competition / USA, Vietnam / 2017 / Arthouse, Drama, Student, Women / 19 mins / English, Tagalog / World Premiere

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Plays In:
Feminist AF Too

Regal L.A. LIVE - Theatre 14
Monday | May 7, 2018 9:30 pm Rush Only

Description

The film quietly observes daily interactions in a kitchen belonging to an African American mother, her teenage son, and their immigrant tenant.


Director's Bio

Kieu-Anh was born in Vietnam and is currently an MFA Film candidate at Syracuse University. Kieu-Anh shows strong interest in diversity and immigrant narratives in a post-industrial, globalized society. Her short films include A STUDY OF RED and the ongoing SYRACUSE’S FOOD DESERT project. She also creates video works for non-profit organizations such as the International Rescue Committee and Asia Society.


Credits

Director: Truong Phan Kieu-Anh
Producer: Ioana Turcan
Director of Photography: Grace Cannon


Plays in

  1. Feminist AF Too

    Shorts Programs / 99 mins
    What is Feminism? Does it mix well with Asian Culture and identities? Let's take an intersectional look on the artistic expression of our cultural zeitgeist, as we explore female friendship, sexuality, beauty standard, and the violence we rise against. - Ariel Du

    In This Program: A GENTLE NIGHT, SILENCE, AN AMERICAN FAMILY, FIRST GENERATION, FUTURE PERFECT, MIDNIGHT GIRL, THE SHUTTLE


Dates & Times

Plays In:
Feminist AF Too

Regal L.A. LIVE - Theatre 14
Monday | May 7, 2018 9:30 pm Rush Only