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90 MINUTES ON THE 5

Filmmakers in attendance. Film program will be followed by Q&A.

Take a road trip down the Pacific Coast with six stops documenting stories from the Bay Area all the way to our own backyard. Along this emotional journey you’ll find delicious eats, a block party for the ages, a personal journey filled with whimsy and stories of resilience. A rich tapestry dedicated to California that will leave you in a Golden State of mind.

In this program


HARVEST PARTY AT CAMP TWO

Directed by Rajan Gill, Reaa Puri

It was a summer of romance, race-wars, and rock n’ roll. Unable to attend their local prom, HARVEST PARTY AT CAMP TWO recounts the story of the Punjabi farm workers in 1980’s Northern California who throw the biggest party their small town has ever seen.

Light on a Hill

Directed by Myles Matsuno

After the Eaton Fire, a Korean family’s restaurant becomes a hub for aid. As the community rebuilds, a mural by Robert Vargas shows how art heals. Told through mixed media and home footage by those who lived it, recovery rises through the ashes.

MONI

Directed by Sungbin Moon

A 29-year-old single sober mother fights to regain custody of her three children after losing them to addiction.

Mr. Ramen

Directed by Mia Hagerty, Shubhra Dubey

Thirty two years ago, Shinobu-san opened Mr. Ramen on Little Tokyo’s historic 1st Street. In the wake of their father’s passing, his three sons forge their identity around the shop that shaped their childhood.

Oscar’s Return

Directed by Steven Raven Liang

Recently released from prison, Oscar strives to become a dog trainer while wrestling with the constraints of returning to a world that has left him behind.

somewhere, i exist

Directed by Aaron Madrigal

A young man struggling with grief after losing his mother finds comfort in old voicemails and a conversation with his father while learning how to move forward in a new city.

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