tweet
shareFREE/PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Blending together seminal works by Visual Communications founders shaped by the spirit of the UCLA EthnoCommunications program and created alongside the LA Rebellion Film Movement era, this collection features the world premiere 4K restoration of Alan Ohashi’s Kites and Other Tales, a colorful exploration of folklore and the art of kite making; Duane Kubo’s urban city symphony City City; The Journey, one of VC’s few iconic animated films; and Eddie Wong’s Chinatown 2-Step, a lyrical portrait of the Imperial Dragons Drum and Bugle Corps based in LA Chinatown and an exploration of the rising Chinese American middle class.
In this program
City City
Directed by Duane Kubo
A kaleidoscopic city symphony of Los Angeles, City City fuses experimental visuals and an eclectic soundtrack to explore the rhythm, diversity, and abstraction of urban life.
Chinatown Two-Step
Directed by Eddie Wong
Blending parade-day pride with personal memory, Chinatown Two-Step explores how the Los Angeles Chinese Drum and Bugle Corps became a cherished tradition where generations of Chinese American families built identity, community, and connection through rhythm and legacy.
KITES AND OTHER TALES (4K RESTORATION)
Directed by Alan Ohashi
Kites and Other Tales showcases modern kitemaker Tom Joe’s efforts to preserve the traditional craft of kite making and the rich Asian folklore associated with it. (50th Anniversary – 4K Restoration World Premiere)
The Journey
Directed by Glen Iwasaki, Pat Lau
A reclusive scientist who depends on his robot for everyday tasks leaves the safety of his high-tech lab to explore a mysterious light in the vibrant world beyond, embarking on an unexpected journey of discovery.
Dates & Times
Directors Guild of America
May 2, 2025
5:00 pm
