Boston Asian American Film Festival

01/28/2025

This year, attend Chinatown’s annual parade, shop AAPI makers and artists at pop-up markets, and immerse yourself in art, performances, and history at special museum events and more.

01/23/2025

"Wong said that the fight is far from over, however. And Wong Kim Ark’s story is perhaps a reminder of that. The cook’s eldest son, Wong Yoke Fun, was denied entry into the U.S. and detained at Angel Island years after the Supreme Court case, as immigration authorities held that he couldn’t prove his relation to Wong Kim Ark. In 1911, the China-born son was deported.

Progress, Norman Wong said, is “going to rely on the younger generation.”

“There’s only so much fight left in me,” Wong said. “Our hope is in our children. … the future always belongs to the children.”

Wong added: “I just hope they do the right thing.”

“He’s feeding off the American mindset, and it’s not a healthy one,” said the great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, whose 1898 Supreme Court case helped guarantee birthright citizenship.

01/21/2025

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AREAA Boston will be celebrating Lunar New Year at TET in Boston this weekend January 25 and January 26th, please come and visit.

Celebrate Tết: The Year of the Snake in Boston!

Join the local Vietnamese community as we come together to honor Lunar New Year, or Tết—a vibrant celebration marking the Year of the Snake (Xuân Ất Tỵ). Representing wisdom, transformation, and renewal in Vietnamese culture, this special event is a time to embrace new beginnings and strengthen bonds.

🎉 Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with:

- Delicious traditional Vietnamese cuisine
- Captivating live performances
- Exciting activities for all ages

Let's welcome the new year with the spirit of renewal, unity, and joy. AREAA Boston can't wait to celebrate with you!

Location:
Flynn Cruiseport Boston
1 Black Falcon Ave
Boston MA 02210

Sat 01/25/2025 from 10am to 5pm
Sun 01/26/2025 from 10am to 5pm

Website: https://tetboston.org/

01/19/2025

Meet Ms. Huang!

Sarah Bock, who plays 'Severance' child-boss Ms. Huang in Season 2, on mastering her character's sinister aura and being directed by Ben Stiller.

01/17/2025

International viewers: "The Six" is now streaming on MagellanTV! Take advantage of their seven- or 14-day free trial. https://www.magellantv.com/video/the-six

01/17/2025

01/16/2025

"Most recently, Angie’s exceptional performance was featured at the 2024 Boston Asian American Film Festival and the 2024 Beijing Q***r Film Festival, two major milestones in her career. These accolades are a reflection of her immense talent and the emotional depth she brings to every role. Her portrayal of Lan is not just a performance—it’s an embodiment of the film’s themes of identity, growth, and transformation, and it’s clear that her work is resonating deeply with audiences and critics alike."

In Dive Into The Blue, Angie Lin offers a deeply moving and layered performance that is nothing short of extraordinary. As Lan, a Taiwanese swimmer navigating the challenges of spinal surgery and a newfound sense of identity, Angie brings a rare authenticity and emotional depth to the screen. With e...

01/16/2025

On January 28, join the Peabody Ess*x Museum for a conversation in celebration of the forthcoming Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture, opening in May 2025:

The Peabody Ess*x Museum invites you to a conversation in celebration of the forthcoming Yu Kil-Chun Gallery of Korean Art and Culture, opening in May 2025 CO-HOST Kim Jae-Hui Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Boston CO-HOST The Honorable Dominick Pangallo Mayor of Salem, Massachusetts MODE...

01/16/2025

Join Get Konnected! in coming together and uplifting communities in this one of a kind celebration for the Year of the Snake and Black History Month!

Location:
State Street
1 Congress St. 12th Floor

Date & Time:
Tuesday, February 4th
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Get tickets:

Join GK! in coming together and uplifting communities in this one of a kind celebration for the Year of the Snake and Black History Month.

01/15/2025

Join ArtsEmerson, BAAFF, New England Japanese American Citizens League (NEJACL) and the Asian Community Fund at The Boston Foundation for an encore presentation of BAAFF 2024 Audience Award winner Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement, featuring a special LIVE MUSICAL INTRODUCTION by artist Nobuko Miyamoto herself!

This screening is presented in recognition of Day of Remembrance which marks 83 years of racial reckoning since the signing of Executive Order 9066 that led to the wrongful incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II.

Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement is a sweeping documentary that follows the life of 84-year-old artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever.

After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history. Featuring rare archival footage, NOBUKO MIYAMOTO: A SONG IN MOVEMENT is a story of a changing community told through the singular life of one of its most beloved storytellers.

Q&A with Nobuko Miyamoto and community leaders follows screening. Please join us for a reception after the discussion!

Get tickets: https://buff.ly/4fXwiWy

01/15/2025

Join BAAFF for the WORLD PREMIERE of The Truer History of the Chan Family (preceded by Ten Times Better)
Feb 09 | 4:00 pm
Projecting Connections | ArtsEmerson

THE TRUER HISTORY OF THE CHAN FAMILY
Erin Mei-Ling Stuart, Director
Chinese American playwright and wannabe social influencer seeks fame and fortune, American-style – by exploiting her family’s Gold Rush history as s*x traffickers and vaudevillians, only to be set straight by family ghosts in a musical odyssey through America’s anti-Asian hate and filial Chinese expectation.

TEN TIMES BETTER
Jennifer Lin, Director/Producer

George Lee is an 88-year-old blackjack dealer who still works five days a week. He’s a familiar and beloved figure in the pit of the Four Queens Casino in downtown Las Vegas.

But none of those card players knows his astonishing story or his place in ballet history. A child dance prodigy who grew up poor in Shanghai. A refugee fleeing war.

It’s a uniquely American story: an immigrant striving to prove himself. An Asian pioneer in ballet and on Broadway.

The film is a tale of talent and perseverance in the face of hardship, and a reminder of the extraordinary stories behind the nameless faces all around us.

Q&A following the screening:

Erin Mei-Ling Stuart, Director
Eugenie Chan Producer/Screenwriter
Byron Au Young, Composer
Alison Yueming Qu, Executive Director, Chuang Stage, Associate Producer of HowlRound Theatre Commons/Emerson College Office of the Art; Moderator

Get tickets: https://buff.ly/4alxphC

01/13/2025

Watch "Reckoning and Repair" on-air tonight at 9:30/8:30c or stream now online and on the PBS app.

“Confronting the past can bring hope, healing, and a path toward justice. Anneliese Bruner uncovers her great-grandmother’s account of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and works to ensure that her family's story is never forgotten; Paul Watanabe reflects on his mother’s resilience following the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, grappling with her struggle to reconcile her American identity; and Larry Spotted Crow Mann reconnects with his Native roots through drumming, channeling the strength of his grandfather and reclaiming the stories that were nearly lost to history. Three storytellers, three interpretations of Reckoning and Repair, hosted by Wes Hazard”

Confronting the past can bring hope, healing, and a path toward justice.

01/13/2025

Dragon Boating and racing began in China more than 2000 years ago and today has become the 2nd fastest growing team sport in the world. Boston Dragon Boat Festival is the first and oldest organization starting dragon boat in North America. We welcome you to try the sport and race with us. We are als...

01/13/2025

Our popular family friendly Lunar New Year Celebration is back! Come by for an afternoon of art and interactive workshops. All ages are invited to join us for cultural activities as we usher in the year of the snake!

Register for updates: https://www.paoartscenter.org/events/2025/lunarnewyear

01/11/2025

Posted • Join us for a virtual film screening of Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer! This short film documents the journey of two transmasculine people as they navigate cancer within the medical system.

Hosted by ACS CAN and ACS CAN's LGBTQIA+ & Allies Engagement Group, the film screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, Yee Won Chong and Brooks Nelson.

Tap the link in our bio to register!