Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The Motel (USA, 2005) Running Time: 76 Minutes In Michael Kang’s compelling story about growing up, Ernest Chin (Jeffrey Chyau) is a Chinese-American teen who works in a seedy motel with his hard-nosed mother, grandfather and younger sister. With no male role model to turn to, Ernest must deal with the trials of adolescence on … Read more
Hula Girls (Japan, 2006) Running Time: 120 Minutes When a Japanese mining company announces the closure of a coal mine in Iwaki, a group of brave young women defies their community by signing up to become hula dancers at the company’s new Hawaiian tourist center in this heartwarming dramedy. Amid union workers’ protests and against … Read more
Date: Fridays, July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8 & 15, 2008 Time: 12PM to 5PM Place: 25 W. 43rd Street, Room 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Funded by a grant from Swarthmore College, Our Health, Our Arts is a six-session summer program which will take a look at public policies, research, and … Read more
Lust, Caution (China / Taiwan/ USA, 2007) Running Time: 159 Minutes From Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain) comes this intriguing espionage thriller set in World War II-era Shanghai. Based on the writings of author Eileen Chang, this Chinese-language tale stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Wei Tang, Joan Chen and … Read more
