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"My Voice, My Life": Asian American International Film Festival Opening Gala
The 38th Asian American International Film Festival Opening Night Gala is presented by Asian CineVision in association with Asia Society.
When:
July 23, 2015 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where
My Voice, My Life, a Hong Kong documentary directed by Oscar winner Ruby Yang, chronicles the trials and tribulations of a group of under-privileged middle and high school students as they undergo six months of vigorous trainings to produce a musical on stage. A life-affirming journey of self-discovery and growth, the stories of these young people will challenge every parent, teacher, and policymaker not only in Hong Kong but everywhere to reflect on our way of nurturing our young.
Ruby Yang, the Academy award winning director, explores how the students sought their voice on a different stage while in 2013 and 2014 tens of thousands of students participated in pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong. This documentary witnesses a change, which calls into question the current education environment in modernized Asia societies where competition prevails. The school, looked upon a “low-performing” on the outside, treasures holistic learning and proves that the best musical comes from the heart. MY VOICE, MY LIFE gives you the ticket not to the performance, but the rehearsals before the show start.
Post-Screening Panelists:
Ruby Yang, Director, MY VOICE, MY LIFE
Sio Fan Lam, Subject of Film, MY VOICE, MY LIFE
Coby (Hei Ching) Wong, Subject of Film, MY VOICE, MY LIFE
Opening Night Gala will take place after the screening of MY VOICE, MY LIFE at the Garden Court Café inside Asia Society.
Gala Reception
Chef's tasting tables from local restaurant sponsors:
The MasalaWala
Carma Asian Tapas
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
Izakaya MEW
Fatty Fish
BentOn
Liquor Sponsor:
Beam Suntory to serve tastings of Knob Creek Rye
Maker’s Mark 46
Basil Hayden
Gala gift bag valued at $50+ with items
Tickets are sold through the Festival. For complete Festival schedule and box office information, please click here.
Cost:
$80 Regular (Screening and Opening Night Gala Reception), $160 VIP (Pre-screening Reception at 6pm, Screening, Opening Night Gala Reception)
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