This year FAHSI is proud to sponsor three films at the Asian American Internation Film Festival. The Asian American International Film Festival will be held from August 10-20, 2011 with the Manhattan screenings from August 10 – 14, 2011.
AMIGO
John Sayles | 121min | USA | English, Tagalog w/ES
Chelsea Clearview | 7:00PM | August 10, 2011
Caught in the murderous cross-fire of the Philippine-American war, Mayor Rafael (Joel Torre) falls under pressure to collaborate when American troops garrison his village. Meanwhile, his brother Simón (Ronnie Lazaro), head of the local guerillas, regards collaboration as treason. The fate of a nation unfolds in this lucid, compelling portrait of the turbulent times.
RAKENROL
Quark Henares | 100min | The Philippines | Tagalog w/ES
Clearview Chelsea | 6:45PM | August 13, 2011
Odie (Jason Abalos) and Irene (Glaiza de Castro) are die-hard underground punk fans, so it’s no surprise when they decide to form a band. Along with a former rocker and an angry drummer, they become Hapipaks. Punk isn’t just a genre of music, but a lifestyle, as each Hapipaker tackles his or her personal problems with what they learn on the stage.
THE LEARNING
Ramona Diaz | 98min | USA | English, Tagalog w/ES
Clearview Clearview | 6:15PM | August 14, 2011
Award-winning director Ramona Diaz (IMELDA) follows four Filipino women (Dorotea, Grace, Angel and Rhea) on a challenging and emotional journey as they leave their homeland and loved ones to teach at inner city Baltimore schools. Each woman tells a uniquely universal tale of the lives of overseas Filipino workers around the world.
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BOX OFFICE:August 10-14, Opens one hour prior to first program of day and closes half hour after start of last program of day at each venue.
METHODS OF PAYMENT:We accept cash (U.S. dollars only), money orders (payable to Asian CineVision), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Members, students, and seniors must present a valid, current ID for discounted rate. Restrictions may apply. All orders subject to availability.
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TICKET PICK-UP:All tickets purchased in advance online, by phone, and by fax will be available one hour before show time at the Will Call Desk beginning August 10. Please present ticket order confirmation to claim tickets. Students, seniors and members must present a valid ID to claim tickets.
SOLD-OUT PROGRAMS & RUSH TICKETS In the event of a sold-out program, a rush line will form. Rush tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
