Tag Archives: CAAM

Donate to AAPI Causes for AAPI Heritage Month

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Jeff

My company matches my donations to nonprofits. When I logged into the Benevity service to start the matching process for a recent donation, it surprised me to see a note on AAPI Heritage Month.  That note suggested that I donate … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2024: Smoking Tigers

Posted on May 28, 2024 by John

I wasn’t able to see an in person screening of Smoking Tigers at CAAMFest but given the topic, I thought I would be interested in the film and thought I’d watch the screener: “Hayoung, a Korean American teenager dealing with her … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2024: Opening Night and Gala with ‘Admissions Granted’

Posted on May 16, 2024 by John

This year’s opening night film was the documentary Admissions Granted: “In the run-up to the landmark Supreme Court case pitting Asian American plaintiffs against Harvard University, controversial legal strategist Edward Blum took direct aim at dismantling affirmative action, energizing activists … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2023: Review ‘Starring Jerry as Himself’

Posted on May 17, 2023 by John

At CAAMFest, some friends of mine were interested in seeing Starring Jerry as Himself: “Wait wait. How did we go from funny 80s immigrant family home videos to horror film infrasound playing behind an ominous phone call from Shanghai Police? … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2023: Opening Night with ‘Joy Ride’ & Gala

Posted on May 15, 2023 by John

For the first time since the pandemic, CAAMFest (Center for Asian American Media Festival) 2023 went full-tilt for the in-person attendee in San Francisco with the opening night film Joy Ride: “From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich … Continue reading →

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Fanny: The Best Rock and Roll Band you Probably Never heard of

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Jeff

“They were just colossal and wonderful, and nobody’s ever mentioned them. They’re as important as anybody else who’s ever been, ever; it just wasn’t their time.” – David Bowie in Rolling Stone My cousin told me about a ground breaking … Continue reading →

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Joy Ride Movie to Open CAAMFest 2023 on May 11, 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Jeff

The Center for Asian American Media recently announced that their event CAAMFest 2023 would open with with the movie Joy Ride. CAAMFest, formerly the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival, will host the movie on May 11 at the Castro … Continue reading →

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Documentary: Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Jeff

The documentary Rising Against Asia Hate:  One Day in March came out about a month ago, but it some of its key points are particularly relevant today, particularly with the Senate runoff in Georgia between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.  It … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest Online: Heritage at Home – May 13-22, 2020

Posted on May 7, 2020 by John

When I first moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and then eventually discovered the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF), now known as CAAMFest (CAAM = Center of Asian American Media), is one of my favorite annual … Continue reading →

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“Asian Americans” premieres on PBS on May 11, 2020

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Jeff

Asian Americans, a new PBS series, premieres on May 11 and 12. A quick synopsys: Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that delivers a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest37: Joy Luck Club Anniversary Screening – Q&A

Posted on May 23, 2019 by John

https://caamfest.com/2019/movies/joy-luck-club/ It was my great honor and pleasure to attend this year’s CAAMFest37’s 25th anniversary year screening (the film actually came out in September 1993) of The Joy Luck Club, with many of the actors present: “Come join us as … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest37: Love Boat: Taiwan – Q&A after SF Premiere

Posted on May 21, 2019 by John

It was my great honor to attend the San Francisco premiere of the documentary Love Boat: Taiwan at CAAMFest37: “Fearless, inventive and outspoken are a few words to describe CAAMFest37 Spotlight Honoree Valerie Soe. From the 80’s to now, Soe’s … Continue reading →

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