WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL? | Queer AF | Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2021

Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2021

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A collection of films that center the queer API experience. These short films show the process of growing up as a queer-identifying person, navigating family life through queer characters, and living authentically in Asian American LGBTQ+ communities.

Co-presented by Three Dollar Bill Cinema and Pride ASIA

WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL? is the story of two queer, Asian American women who share their awkward, closeted stories from high school. Hannah and Kelly open up about their uncomfortable, coming-of-age moments as teens by finding commonalities in their stories and learning about the people they used to be. They reminisce about the boyfriends they didn’t like kissing and the straight-girls who were definitely flirting with them. The stories shared are silly, painful, and honest.

Year
2019
Runtime
13 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Niki Ang
Cast
Alex Song, Sierra Puett

9 films in package

A glimpse into the trans Asian diaspora, BIND follows the events that occur when Jules gets a surprise visit from their mother... and their chest binder.

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PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED

Real parents seek advice from leaders in Hawaii’s LGBTQI+ community advice on how to better understand their gay son.

Following a graduation celebration, four Chinese must navigate their relationships' future as dictated by the circumstances of life and their families.

When a surprise party interrupts his plans, an anxious man has to find a private moment to confess his feelings for his friend before he moves away the next day.

YELLOW PERIL: QUEER DESTINY

An award-winning experimental documentary that explores the nuances of queer diasporic, Chinese culture. The narrative follows the story of the Vancouver-based drag artist "Maiden China" (aka Kendell Yan).

Two women who meet and grow closer to each other through insomnia, exploring a new city, and art.

DANCING ON MY OWN

A love letter to the queer Asian experience, inspired by New York's radical dance party Bubble_T.

WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL?

Two queer women recall their awkward, closeted high school days of kissing boys and straight-girl crushes.

Moderated by Ellison Shieh with Dane Neves (director, Parental Guidance Suggested), Kevin J. Nguyen (director, Blue Suit), Niki Ang (director, Were You Gay In High School), and Alexandra Cuerdo (director, Dancing On My Own).

This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.

Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: United States of America.

A collection of films that center the queer API experience. These short films show the process of growing up as a queer-identifying person, navigating family life through queer characters, and living authentically in Asian American LGBTQ+ communities.

Co-presented by Three Dollar Bill Cinema and Pride ASIA

WERE YOU GAY IN HIGH SCHOOL? is the story of two queer, Asian American women who share their awkward, closeted stories from high school. Hannah and Kelly open up about their uncomfortable, coming-of-age moments as teens by finding commonalities in their stories and learning about the people they used to be. They reminisce about the boyfriends they didn’t like kissing and the straight-girls who were definitely flirting with them. The stories shared are silly, painful, and honest.

Year
2019
Runtime
13 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States

Director
Niki Ang
Cast
Alex Song, Sierra Puett