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 PTSubmit your questions for the panel prior to 12pm on Sunday at&nbsp;<a href="https://admin.eventive.org/event_buckets/6006198aededd100a1f823ba/virtual_festival/events/602306a7f6db700045b1e307/bit.ly/closingpanel21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/closingpanel21</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.jcccw.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Japanese Cultural &amp; Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)</a> and <a href="https://humbowsnothotels.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chinatown-International District (CID) Coalition</a>

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)

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.

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.

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.

In the late 1970’s, when L.A.’s punk rock scene was exploding, an unlikely family-owned restaurant in Little Tokyo started by Japanese Americans returning from America’s WWII concentration camps, became one its most popular hang-outs. That’s when Sansei “Atomic Nancy” with her “take-no-prisoners” punk make-up and demeanor took the café over from her parents and cranked up the jukebox. Watch the story of the Atomic Café unfold, becoming an important part of L.A.’s punk rock history. (Content Warning: Vulgar Language, Drug Use)

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.

One of Seattle's historic watering holes finds new life when facing the threat of gentrification. Hear from the families who have lived through multiple waves of gentrification - from the Kingdome construction in the 1970’s to now. The spaces we connect in and create together will always honor the stories of our past.

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.

Japanese restaurant. Birthplace of American karaoke. Gathering place for community advocates, neighbors in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, and celebrants of all occasions. This is the story of the iconic Bush Garden, yet another possible victim of gentrification and displacement. (Content Warning: Sexual Situations)

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.

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. She discusses being pigeon-holed by her race and gender in her career, and how she’s looking forward to both rest and new challenges.

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.

Moderator: Leilani Nishime (SAAFF grants manager, 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)

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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CLOSING NIGHT: COLLECTIVE MEMORY, COMMUNITY SPACES

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The 9th annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) presents our biggest film festival online from March 4-14, 2021. Most programs are available on-demand for the entire festival, but selected programmings are only available for a limited time. All films are only available to viewers in United States, while some films are geo-blocked to the US West Coast or Pacific Northwest regions. Please check each film program for viewing windows and geographic restrictions. To learn more about the festival schedule and live events, please visit www.seattleaaff.org. Purchase a Festival Pass or Ticket Package at bit.ly/saaffpass.

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