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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms
DESCRIPTION:“The Paradox of Seabrook Farms: Shattered Dreams\, Restored Hopes” \nSaturday\, May 2nd at 2pm    JAA-NY  49 W. 45th St. NYC\,  5th floor. \nCo-sponsored by JAA NY\, JACL-NY\, and ZAJA NYC. \nDue to popular demand\, we are hosting a free encore screening of “Paradox of Seabrook Farms”\, the moving and complex story of Seabrook Farms in New Jersey where 2\,500 Japanese Americans worked and settled after being released from WW2 Incarceration Camps. It is a heartening story of immigrants and migrant workers overcoming hardship and exploitation\, which continues to this present day. \nPlease join us for a post screening Q&A with accomplished film director Helga Merits and our very special guest Mas Nakawatase who is featured in the film. Mas was born in the Poston Incarceration Camp before his family moved to Seabrook Farms where they worked and lived during the JA Resettlement period. He has become a life-long activist in protecting the rights of all marginalized communities to this day. The discussion will be moderated by George Hirose\, (VP of JAA-NY\, Acting President of JACL-NY & Steering Committee member of ZAJA-NYC). Light food and reception will follow! \nPlease RSVP to george.hirose@gmail.com by April 30 with ‘RSVP Seabrook’ in the subject line.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/21347/
LOCATION:Japanese American Association of NY\, 49 West 45th Street\, 5th Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
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SUMMARY:Theater Takeover Tuesday: The Devil Wears Prada 2
DESCRIPTION:Dress code: If you’re into it\, come in full glam / RED AND BLACK let’s make this a moment. \nWe’ll meet beforehand in FiDi (around the corner from the theater) at El Vez and Burrito 259 Vesey St. for a quick bit and maybe even a photo shoot before the movie. Happy Hour deals are at the bar only. It’s Cinco de Mayo too – so getting their early will be a good thing. \nGrab your tickets and join us – it’s going to be a fun one 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-takeover-the-devil-wears-prada-2/
LOCATION:Regal Cinemas Battery Park\, 251 Vesey Street\, New York\, New York\, 10282\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T173000
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SUMMARY:Movie: About Face
DESCRIPTION:At Green Lung Studio\n\n\nAbout Face \ndir: Jennifer Rita Lin \nRuntime: 1 hr \nTwo Asian American dancers try to persuade the world’s leading ballet companies to jettison Asian stereotypes\, including dancing in yellowface. Georgina Pazcoguin and Phil Chan battle entrenched tradition and political pushback as they shine a critical spotlight on The Nutcracker and other beloved classics in this vivid account of cultural missteps and creative evolution. \nAll screenings are $10. Eventbrite’s fee is $2.51. The total at checkout is $12.51 per screening. If you are a Red Hook resident and this ticket price is a barrier for you at this time please use code RHBACOMMUNITY at check out to be added to Red Hook resident free admission list. To ensure space for the Red Hook community\, we may ask demonstration of residency. \nFunds from ticket purchases goes to Red Hook Community Business Alliance\, a 501c3 organization\, for use at their discretion\, but are not tax deductible for the purchaser. Fair market value in NYC for film festival screening is $20.00 so your full ticket price is considered a service fee.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rhbff-2026-about-face/
LOCATION:Green Lung Studio\, 22 Commerce Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a free community screening of Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story \nMonday\, May 18th at 6pm\, JAA-NY\, 5th fl. (Japanese American Association of New York) \nFor 50 years Corky Lee tirelessly documented the celebrations\, struggles and daily lives of the AAPI community. This film serves as a tribute and testament to the importance of his life’s work. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion about Corky’s legacy between Director Jennifer Takaki and Executive Producer George Hirose. Corky Lee was vital to the Japanese American community\, photographing many events and helping to connect people and community leaders. Audience members are kindly invited to join the conversation. \nThere will also be a reception with light food and drinks after the Q&A.  Everyone is invited! \nPlease RSVP by May 15th to george.hirose@gmail.com with “Corky Film” in the subject line.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/film-screening-photographic-justice-the-corky-lee-story/
LOCATION:Japanese American Association of NY\, 49 West 45th Street\, 5th Flr.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Documentary,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260529T023856Z
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SUMMARY:New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)
DESCRIPTION:The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF)\, North America’s longest-running festival dedicated to Indian independent cinema\, has announced the full lineup and official nominations for its 2026 edition\, spotlighting a diverse slate of films across 15 languages and underscoring the growing dominance of regional storytelling in contemporary Indian cinema. \nThe festival will kick off with a Gala Preview Night on May 28 featuring a 4K restored presentation of Sholay\, the 51-years old landmark Bollywood classic. A defining work in Indian cinematic history\, this special presentation celebrates the film’s enduring influence with a newly restored print which includes the original ending of the film\, setting a grand\, nostalgic\, and cinematic tone for the festival. \nOpening night on May 29 will spotlight Boong\, the Manipuri-language feature that recently won a BAFTA award\, underscoring the growing global visibility of regional Indian cinema. Director Laksmipriya Devi will attend the premiere and participate in a post-screening discussion. \nThe festival’s Centerpiece selection – a World Premiere\, Flowers of Acacia\, is directed by Anmol Sidhu (Jaggi) and presented by Shonali Bose. The film will screen on May 30 and it represents the next wave of globally relevant Indian independent cinema. The powerful sophomore Punjabi-language film by the Chandigarh-based filmmaker exposes the entrenched patriarchy in parts of India. \nAlso in the lineup is a 25th anniversary screening of Dil Chahta Hai\, Directed by Farhan Akhtar\, the film is widely credited with redefining contemporary urban Hindi cinema. \nThe festival will close May 31 with the New York premiere of the critically acclaimed Marathi-language film Tighee (Motherhood)\, starring Nehha Pendse and Sonalee Kulkarni\, both of whom are expected to attend. \n“Closing the festival with Tighee is incredibly special\,” added Suman Gollamudi\, IAAC Executive Director. “It is a film of rare emotional intelligence – intimate\, powerful\, and deeply human – leaving audiences with a sense of reflection and connection.” \nThe evening culminates in the NYIFF Awards Ceremony\, honoring outstanding achievements across this year’s festival slate. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-york-indian-film-festival-nyiff/
LOCATION:Village East Cinema\, 189 2nd Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
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SUMMARY:Movie: Forge  (starring Kelly Marie Tran)
DESCRIPTION:In this thriller\, In Miami\, the resourceful Zhang siblings—Raymond and Coco—sell forged paintings to unsuspecting parties. Despite their thriving underground operation\, the siblings are still short on cash when they cross paths with disgraced millionaire Holden Beaumont. Sensing an opportunity to make a fortune\, Holden convinces the Zhangs to forge long lost masterpieces as a front for his family’s collection. Meanwhile\, FBI Art Crimes agent Emily Lee moves from New York to Miami\, discovering a plethora of forgeries cropping up in the South Florida art market. As Emily continues to investigate the Zhang siblings’ work\, their lives converge to devastating effect in the Zhang family dim sum restaurant. In English\, Spanish and Cantonese with English subtitles. \nA film by Jing Ai Ng \nStarring:  \n\nKelly Marie Tran\nAndie Ju\nBrandon Soo Hoo\nEdmund Donovan\nEva De Dominici\nT. R. Knight\nJack Falahee\nSonya Walger
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/movie-forge-starring-kelly-marie-tran/
LOCATION:Quad Cinema\, 34 W. 13th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 CUNY Asian American Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Promoting the artistic visual talents and stimulate communication among CUNY filmmakers.\n\n\nSince 2004\, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has celebrated the creativity and vision of student filmmakers from across the City University of New York. Having awarded over $16\,000 in cash prizes over the years\, the festival promotes the artistic talents of CUNY students and fosters meaningful connections among peers from campuses including BMCC\, City College\, Brooklyn College\, Hunter College\, Lehman College\, College of Staten Island\, Queens College\, NYC College of Technology\, and the CUNY Graduate Center. \nOn the evening of the festival\, the winners ($250 prize) and runners-up ($150 prize) will remain anonymous until after a screening of selected films. Following the screening\, we will host an awards ceremony and a Q&A session with the filmmakers. \nWe look forward to seeing you on Friday to congratulate our latest group of talented CUNY student filmmakers! \nFestival Program \nDocumentary Film\nShane Gomes (Hunter College)\nLetters to BDesh\nThree young Bengali New Yorkers write letters to Bangladesh exploring distant and recent memories\, and imaginations of their beautifully complex ancestral land. \nFiction Film\nClaro de los Reyes (Brooklyn College)\nSands Street\nUnder a moonlit sky in an unwelcoming 1940s Brooklyn\, a Filipino steward and Black welder develop an intimate connection filled with hope\, solidarity\, and tenderness. \nDocumentary Film\nGurveer Singh (Borough of Manhattan Community College)\nChardi Kala (ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ) | The Journey of an MMA Fighter\nSunder Singh is a Sikh MMA fighter navigating the balance between faith\, identity\, and the brutal world of combat sports. “Chardi Kala” (ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ) represents a mindset of relentless optimism and resilience\, something Sunder carries with him both inside and outside the cage. Through training\, reflection\, and personal struggle\, this documentary explores what it means to stay grounded in your beliefs while chasing greatness in a demanding sport. \nFiction Film\nHanju David Youk (Queensborough Community College)\n“Bint\, Bat” بنت בת – Short Film from Jerusalem\nTwo girls in the holy land. Even though one was Jew and the other was Muslim\, their friendship was golden. However the world was not so kind. \nFiction Film\nWendy Cong Zhao (Hunter College)\nA Grieving Heart\nAn immigrant woman examines her past in the wake of her American ex-boyfriend’s death. The film explores how love and loss impact the ways the woman confronts her immigrant identity\, memories\, insecurities\, and regrets.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/2026-cuny-asian-american-film-festival/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center\, 365 5th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T060633Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Film Thing: Shorts\, Comedy & Performances
DESCRIPTION:A curated night of Asian American short films\, live performances\, and community at littlefield to close out AAPI Month.\n\n\nASIAN AMERICAN FILM THING is a celebration of Asian American filmmakers through a curated screening of short films (films\, not pants). \nThe evening will feature an array of narrative fiction\, documentaries\, animation\, sketches\, music videos\, and experimental work- some polished\, some works in progress\, but all worth watching! \nCome early to mingle\, grab a drink\, and connect with fellow filmmakers\, artists\, and film lovers before the screening begins. \nThis showcase highlights shorts that present Asian Americans in ways Hollywood too often overlooks-powerful\, funny\, complex\, and fully human. The night explores identity\, creativity\, and the power of visual storytelling. \nHosted by: Angel Yau & Josh Burstein\nPerformers: TBA
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/asian-american-film-thing-shorts-comedy-performances/
LOCATION:littlefield\, 635 Sackett Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film,In Person
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