“2010 PHILADELPHIA ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

Friday, October 22 thru Saturday, October 24

Featuring:
The House of Suh, Friday 10/22, 7:30 p.m.
Shorts Program: Visions, Saturday 10/23, 1 p.m.
Wo Ai Ni, Mommy, Saturday 10/23, 3:15 p.m.
Ninoy Aquino and the Rise of People Power, Sunday 10/24, 1 p.m.
& more!

$8, General Admission
$6, Student + Senior
$30, Group of 5 (tickets only available online)
$50, Group of 10 (tickets only available online)

If you have any questions, please call Megumi: 215-557-0455 x221

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
http://phillyasian.bside.com/2010/schedule/week

THE HOUSE OF SUH (2010) tells the story of Andrew Suh and his sister Catherine, and how the values, conflicts, and dysfunctions of their Korean immigrant family led to the murder of Catherine’s fiance, Robert O’Dubaine. Eloquently narrated by Andrew, the documentary highlights issues of assimilation and the struggle between freedom and responsibility, raising questions about guilt, innocence, and the illusive gray area in-between. (Preceded by “Juche Rules”)

The House of Suh, Friday 10/22, 7:30 p.m.

From 2000-2008, China was the leading country for U.S. international adoptions. There are now approximately 70,000 Chinese children being raised in the United States. WO AI NI, MOMMY (2010) explores what happens when an older Chinese girl is adopted into an American family. This film reveals the complicated gains and losses that are an inherent aspect of international, transracial adoption. (Preceded by “Lovely to Me (Immigrant Mother)”)

Wo Ai Ni, Mommy, Saturday 10/23, 3:15 p.m.
Community Partner: Chinese for Families

Previously, Gandhi had used nonviolence to drive the British from India. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had used nonviolence to broaden the civil rights of African Americans. In NINOY AQUINO AND PEOPLE POWER (2009), Benigno Aquino made nonviolence into a method for driving out national dictators and strengthening the cause of democracy. He set off a wave that rippled around the planet. (Preceded by “A Moth in Spring”)

Ninoy Aquino and the Rise of People Power, Sunday 10/24, 1 p.m.
Community Partner: Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia

For the full schedule of screenings, visit:
http://phillyasian.bside.com/2010/schedule/week ”

Tickets are usually well under $10, and the schedule for all film schedules can be found here:http://phillyasian.bside.com/2010/schedule/week.

If you are looking for opportunities to volunteer at the festival, you are strongly encouraged to attend avolunteer session this Saturday, October 9^th at the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia). You will receive more information on how to get involved.

Some of the upcoming events:

1. PAAFF 2010 Official Launch Party partnered with DNA Nightlife at G Lounge (111 South 11^thStreet) on October 8^th 10:00 P.M. – October 9^th 2:00 A.M. Event for 21+ only (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131049333611999&index=1#!/event.php?eid=113408655386916&index=1)
2. PAAFF 2010: Perspectives on Asian American Identity on Penn’s Campus, International House (3701 Chestnut Street) on October 21 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131049333611999&index=1)
3. PAAFF 2010: Opening Night Film – Colin Hearts Kay at Ibrahim Theater at the International House (3701 Chestnut Street) on October 21^st 7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. with a Free After Party (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137890809590547&index=1)

Check out the PAAFF website (http://www.phillyasianfilmfest.org/) or join the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/#!/PAAFF?v=wall.) for more information.”