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THIS AMERICAN LIFE

What does it mean to be Asian American and living in America?

This program of short films narrates five distinctive stories, including the life of a Japanese American youth in an internment camp, a group of Pakistani American Muslims living in California, and undocumented North Korean refugees.

5 Short Films | Total Running Time: 98 min

Screening:
July 28, 2012, 3:15pm
Chelsea Clearview Cinemas

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Films in This American Life

OUTSIDER AT HOME

Outsider at Home follows filmmaker Danny Lee’s search for the reason behind the continued stereotypical representation of Asian Americans in mainstream media.

A FLICKER IN ETERNITY

Based on the true story of Stanley Hayami, a talented Japanese-American teenager caught between his dream of becoming an artist and his duty to his country during WWII.

AN AMERICAN MOSQUE

In Yuba City, California, the arson of a mosque built with the dedication and commitment of the Pakistani community has remained unsolved.

TWO SECONDS AFTER LAUGHTER

Weaving stunning cinematography, traditional Indonesian dance, Sudanese music, and an emotionally-potent narrative on the experiences of immigrants today.

OUT OF THE SHADOWS

A North Korean teenager in LA faces the risk of deviating from his familial ties and friendships, and even worse — disclosing the illegal immigration status of his family.