DisOrient 2024

Shorts Program: Family, Food, Love

Expired March 18, 2024 6:59 AM
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6 films in package
Kneading Love
A mental health therapist & a stay at home mom become Portland's most unique Pizzaiolos. As the Truong family navigates through the challenges of opening a restaurant, Aaron soon discovers why he left his private counseling career to begin a new one creating pizzas.
MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains
To share his culture through food, Chef Tim Ma must defy monosodium glutamate's unsavory reputation.
Harvest Widow
Left alone by her winemaker husband during the harvest season, Lois Cho embarks on a journey of self-discovery and finds a new passion for life. “Harvest Widow” is a heartwarming and inspiring story about love, family, and wine.
Fruits
Juiced with awkwardness, the film is a blend of comedy and drama exploring relationships, cultural dynamics, and the complexities of emotional expression weaved through the lens of Asian fruit traditions.
Snacking Kids Rap
A musical celebration of the diverse and delicious snacks in San Francisco Chinatown, featuring the talented and spirited rappers from the Clarion Performing Arts Center.
Benkyodo: - The Last Manju Shop in J-Town
Ricky and Bobby Okamura wrestle with closing their beloved family-owned manju shop after serving the San Francisco Japantown community for 115 years.
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To share his culture through food, Chef Tim Ma must defy monosodium glutamate's unsavory reputation.


Director - Kyle Finnegan

Born in the same place as American cinema (the great state of New Jersey), Kyle Finnegan is a filmmaker living in Alexandria, VA. He has directed short documentaries exploring subjects ranging from car hackers in Seattle to an artsy coal mining town in Utah. Whether it’s a film, a website, or a delicious meal, he aims to create something every day.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Oregon
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  • Director
    Kyle Finnegan
  • Producer
    Yi Chen, Susann Shin
  • Editor
    Irem Dogancali
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