2006 Boston Asian American Film Weekends

 

Presented by

The Asian American Resource Workshop

AARW - Asian American Resource Workshop

Asian American Resource Workshop

 

 

Films

MY FATHER'S EYES
Boston Premiere
(United States, 2004, 5mins) Dir./Scr.: Lisa Fotedar Miller

Director will be present for screening.

 

"My Father's Eyes" is about a young, mixed-race American woman who meets her Asian-Indian father for the first time in her life.Set in contemporary New York, "My Father's Eyes" begins with Om and Linda making their final preparations before meeting each other in beautiful Fort Tryon Park in New York City. When Linda and OM meet, each receives an unexpected gift from the other, culminating in an ending that will start a new chapter in their lives.

Director Bio: Lisa is not only an actress but also active as a writer, producer and director. Lisa will be seen in a bit part on the Sopranos Season 6 (airs spring 2006) and has held lead roles in both theatre and independent film.  Lisa's theatre work includes Off-Broadway productions at Cedar Lake Arts, Repertorio Espanol, The Looking Glass Theatre, and Expanded Arts.  Her film work has been seen in short films showcased at the LA Shorts Fest, The Asian American International Film Festival, The Reel Venus Film Festival, Kinofilm Manchester Film Festival, the Greenwich Film Festival and the NYC Midnight Movie Festival.   Lisa is currently bi-coastal (LA and NYC).

 

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When

November 4-11 2006

 

Where

The November 4th showing will be shown at Northeastern University, Shilman Hall. Map

This show co-sponsored by Northeastern Asian American Center

 

Asian American Film Weekend

Friday November 10th Open Mic at

East Meets Words Bookstore

934 Mass Ave, Cambridge MA

 

Saturday November 11th

Film Screenings and Party at

Golden Leaf Restaurant

20 Hudson St.

Boston Chinatown, Boston

Ticket Prices

$7 for NU "Sentenced Home" show/$5 for AARW Members, Seniors and Students

 

Nov. 4th Show Only: Free for NU Students


Asian American Film Weekend

Nov. 10th $3 Cover for Open Mic Friday

 

Nov. 11th $15 Admission for films, party, and food, Cash Bar Saturday

 

Made possible with funding from the WANG Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council