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30

Film 30 Directed by Rahi Hasan Enter a meditative journey of intimate ritual into the filmmaker's spiritual rebirth.

AWAKEN

Film AWAKEN Directed by Leena Pendharkar Amidst mounting family tensions, a poised businesswoman struggles to care for her Alzhiemers stricken mother.

BENEVOLENT BA

Film BENEVOLENT BA Directed by Diffan Sina Norman A devout woman’s lust for virtue thrusts her family into a sacrificial slaughter of biblical proportions.

BILL TASHIMA: CHOOSING LIFE AND LOVE

Film BILL TASHIMA: CHOOSING LIFE AND LOVE Directed by Barney Cheng Seattle JACL leader Bill Tashima explains how he chose to live openly as a gay man.

BLOOD

Film BLOOD Directed by Adonis Emory, Guerrilla Davis A young girl awakens from her slumber to reclaim her ancestral inheritance from Maharlika.

DESIREE THOMPSON: EMBRACING THE UNKNOWN SUPPORTED BY A LOVING COMMUNITY

Film DESIREE THOMPSON: EMBRACING THE UNKNOWN SUPPORTED BY A LOVING COMMUNITY Directed by Barney Cheng Lesbian activist Desiree Thompson recounts growing up in Hawai’i and how she came to accept her sexuality.
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FAITH – A DREAMER’S JOURNEY

Film FAITH – A DREAMER’S JOURNEY Directed by Lidieth Arevalo A short documentary that chronicles a Dreamer's personal story as a low-income, undocumented, Latina immigrant who is also…

GARY HAYASHI: AN EX-GAY MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON CONFRONTS HIS TRUTH

Film GARY HAYASHI: AN EX-GAY MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON CONFRONTS HIS TRUTH Directed by Barney Cheng Gary, a former representative of an ex-gay ministry, explains how he became part of the LGBTQ+ community and…

GEORGE TAKEI: NO MORE FEAR

Film GEORGE TAKEI: NO MORE FEAR Directed by Barney Cheng Icon George Takei shares about his childhood crushes and the challenges of navigating his gay identity in Hollywood.

HELLO AHMA

Film HELLO AHMA Directed by Siyou Tan Unable to return home to attend Grandma’s funeral, a young Singaporean girl new to America searches for Grandma’s…
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HINEKURA

Film HINEKURA Directed by Becs Arahanga The story of one young woman’s rite of passage as she steps into her destiny.

HORIMONO: JAPAN’S TATTOO PILGRIMAGE

Film HORIMONO: JAPAN’S TATTOO PILGRIMAGE Directed by David Caprara, Kira Dane Despite the taboos surrounding traditional horimono tattoos in Japan, a group of tattooed pilgrims practice a centuries-old, holy…
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IZEL

Film IZEL Directed by Wil Prada A homeless teenager finds peace and wonder in astronomy and a telescope that he builds.

JUNE LAGMAY: A PIONEER ASIAN-AMERICAN LESBIAN CONNECTS COMMUNITIES

Film JUNE LAGMAY: A PIONEER ASIAN-AMERICAN LESBIAN CONNECTS COMMUNITIES Directed by Barney Cheng At age 16, activist June met the love of her life: another student who was her opposite. June…
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KAMAʻĀINA (CHILD OF THE LAND)

Film KAMAʻĀINA (CHILD OF THE LAND) Directed by Kimi Howl Lee A queer teenager navigates life on the streets in Oahu, until she eventually finds refuge at the Puʻuhonua…

MAKHALISS

Film MAKHALISS Directed by Koji Yamamoto A cold-hearted reaper, Makhaliss, meets a dying teenage girl who suffers from the guilt of leaving her mother…

MANGO BABY

Film MANGO BABY Directed by serena violet hodges A glimpse at a grandparent's extension of care through sharing mango.

MELVIN FUJIKAWA: THRIVING IN THE PAIN

Film MELVIN FUJIKAWA: THRIVING IN THE PAIN Directed by Barney Cheng Vocalist Melvin explains how he learned the importance of not rushing through the pain of grieving. He also…

MIA FRANCES YAMAMOTO: A LIFE-CHANGING DECISION AT 60

Film MIA FRANCES YAMAMOTO: A LIFE-CHANGING DECISION AT 60 Directed by Barney Cheng Mia explains making the momentous decision to transition so she can live authentically as her true self.

NOVENA

Film NOVENA Directed by Nolan Valerio On their 40th day of mourning, a rift within a Filipino American family comes to a head.
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ROCÍO

Film ROCÍO Directed by Darío Guerrero After a terminal cancer diagnosis, an undocumented mother of three must choose between facing certain death in the…

ROY KAWASAKI: LIVING WITH GRATITUDE

Film ROY KAWASAKI: LIVING WITH GRATITUDE Directed by Barney Cheng Artist and community member Roy shares about the formation of A/PLG, the first Asian queer organization in Los…

THE FILIAL DAUGHTER

Film THE FILIAL DAUGHTER Directed by Xiao-Wei Lu A mixed-media documentary short covering the story of professional funeral mourners in Taiwan known as "filial daughters."