Documentary Competition
And Thereafter II
South Korea, USA | 2006 | 56 minsDirector: Hosup Lee
A former sex industry worker in South Korea lives in isolation after being widowed by her American GI husband in this poignant portrait of resilience. With MATCH MADE (48m).
Sun 3/18 2:30 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Thu 3/22 6:45 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Bolinao 52
USA, Philippines | 2007 | 58 minsDirector: Duc Nguyen
In 1980, over 100 people fled Vietnam aboard the Bolinao boat to escape persecution; only half survived. An important film that honors the memories of all who left their homeland.
Mon 3/19 6:30 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Sat 3/24 2:30 PM - Camera 12 Cinemas
The Cats of Mirikitani
USA | 2006 | 74 minsDirector: Linda Hattendorf
This portrait of an unusual friendship between the filmmaker and homeless artist Jimmy Mirikitani demonstrates the healing powers of art and community. With PILGRIMAGE (22m).
Sat 3/17 12:00 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Sat 3/24 12:00 PM - Camera 12 Cinemas
A Dream in Doubt
USA | 2007 | 56 minsDirector: Tami Yeager
After his brother is murdered days after 9/11 for wearing a turban, a Sikh man must reconcile the “American Dream” with the reality of today’s world. With SOMEONE ELSE’S WAR (26m).
Tue 3/20 7:15 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Koryo Saram—The Unreliable People
USA | 2007 | 57 minsDirectors: Y. David Chung,Matt Dibble
The untold history of the Soviet Koreans who were forced to live in Kazakhstan by Josef Stalin in an attempt to eradicate their language and traditions. With MOTHERLAND (40m).
Tue 3/20 7:00 PM - Opera Plaza Cinema
Thu 3/22 7:00 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula
USA | 2006 | 57 minsDirector: Lisette Marie Flanary
The heartfelt story of the first Hawaiian all-male hula group’s journey to the prestigious Merrie Monarch Festival in 2005 on the group’s 30th anniversary.
Fri 3/16 7:00 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
New Year Baby
USA, Cambodia | 2006 | 74 minsDirector: Socheata Poeuv
After her parents make a startling revelation, Socheata Poeuv travels to Cambodia to unravel the mystery surrounding her family’s survival under the oppression of the Khmer Rouge.
Sun 3/18 5:00 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Wed 3/21 9:30 PM - Opera Plaza Cinema
Oh, Saigon
USA | 2007 | 57 minsDirector: Doan Hoang
Twenty-five years after their flight from Vietnam, Doan Hoang sets out to find her family’s story and discovers many hidden secrets. With GOING HOME (20m).
Sat 3/17 7:30 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Wed 3/21 9:15 PM - AMC 1000 Van Ness
Sun 3/25 4:45 PM - Camera 12 Cinemas
