The growing pains of adolescence. The finality of the summer after high school graduation. The crushing weight of corporate life, the alternative struggles of self-employment, and an explosive midlife meltdown. Dissecting the Asian American crisis of masculinity in all its forms through the medium of cinema.
This shorts block will be followed by a Q&A with the following filmmakers:
- Puberty for Humans: Wester Dane (Director) & Zach Zahorik and Justin Ricafort (Producers)
- Walk on Water: Chris Zou (Director) & Piyu Somani and Peter DiProspero (Producers)
- TAL (mask): Charlie Gilette (Director/Co-producer) & Wesley Han (Writer, Actor and Co-producer)
It will be moderated by AAIFF programmer Jackson Lee.