Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2021

CLOSING NIGHT: COLLECTIVE MEMORY, COMMUNITY SPACES

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7 films in package
HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN ME?
In this emotionally compelling short, acclaimed director Baljit Sangra shines light on North American's oldest running Sikh Temple and the struggle it represents.
PHOENIX BAKERY: SWEETS FOR THE SWEET
As Chinatown's Phoenix Bakery in Los Angeles celebrates its 80th anniversary, three multi-cultural generations of the Chans explore their family legacy and contemplate the future.
ATOMIC CAFÉ: THE NOISIEST CORNER IN J-TOWN
An unlikely family-owned restaurant in Little Tokyo becomes an important part of L.A.’s punk rock history.
VANISHING SEATTLE FILMS: CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT - FOUR SEAS/DYNASTY ROOM
One of Seattle's historic watering holes finds new life when facing the threat of gentrification.
VANISHING SEATTLE FILMS: CHINATOWN-INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT - BUSH GARDEN
Japanese restaurant. Birthplace of American karaoke. Gathering place for community advocates. This is the story of the iconic Bush Garden, yet another possible victim of gentrification and displacement.
CLOSING ANNISA
A portrait of acclaimed chef Anita Lo as she closes down and says goodbye to her fine-dining restaurant Annisa after 17 years in the West Village.
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Closing Night Q&A Panel
Moderated by Leilani Nishime with Baljit Sangra (director, Have You Forgotten Me?), Janet Chen (director, Phoenix Bakery), Akira Boch (co-director, Atomic Cafe), Tuyen Thanh (director, Four Seas/Dynasty Room), and Karen Akada Sakata (subject/cast, Bush Garden).
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This program will host a live panel discussion on March 14, 2021 at 6pm PT to close out the festival. A link to access that livestream will be included in your confirmation email when you reserve your ticket to this program.


Take an intimate look into the past, present, and future of spaces that were born out of resilience and innovation. From the oldest Sikh temple in North America to the final days of an acclaimed New York City restaurant, this program explores the histories, memories, and communities that flourished in these featured Asian American spaces. Experience the warmth and crackling energy of decades-old memories and the tough goodbyes when doors come to a close, and ask yourself — in what ways do the spirits of our communities live on?


Recommended latest start time to watch program prior to the live panel discussion is Mar 14 at 4:50pm PT

Submit your questions for the panel prior to 12pm on Sunday at bit.ly/closingpanel21.


Moderator: Leilani Nishime (SAAFF staff, UW Professor of Communications)


Panelists:

Baljit Sangra (Director, Have You Forgotten Me?)

Janet Chen (Director, Phoenix Bakery)

Akira Boch (Co-director, Atomic Cafe)

Karen Akada Sakata (Subject/Cast, Bush Garden)


Co-presented by Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) and Chinatown-International District (CID) Coalition

In this emotionally compelling short, acclaimed director Baljit Sangra shines light on North American's oldest running Sikh Temple and the struggle it represents. Children of East Indian immigrants share letters and stories of their parents and the temple they could find a home in. (Content Warning: Identity-Based Prejudice)

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    United States Premiere
  • Director
    Baljit Sangra
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