Sound and Directing – with Emily Strong
Please join Thirdworld Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY for a talk on sound recording and making films with documentary filmmaker and sound mixer Emily Strong.
Co-Sponsored & Special Events
2025 AAIFF: CUNY Shorts Showcase
Films in this year’s CUNY Shorts Showcase, part of the 48th Asian American International Film Festival deal with topics/genres including: how healthcare workers navigate life and death, the intimate experiences of living in New York City basements, a Thai immigrant’s journey through grief and artistic renewal, a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker’s reflections on identity and belonging, the intriguing idea of subconsciously inviting bad luck, and the demanding yet transformative lives of student-parents.
Subversities: Interventions in Queer Activism Past & Present
Join pioneering LGBTQ+ activist Daniel C. Tsang for a special conversation reflecting on his 50 years of activism.
The Localized History Digital Archive Launch
The Localized History Project @ AAARI-CUNY is excited to announce the launch of our Digital Archive!
Chinatown Rising (Screening & Discussion)
Chinatown Rising is a doc tracing SF Chinatown’s 1960s-80s activism, told through 16mm footage and voices of young Asian American leaders.
Decoding Ambedkar: Ideas of Nation and Nation Building
In Decoding Ambedkar, Prof. Vivek Kumar re-examines Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vast intellectual contributions, challenging his reductive portrayal in Indian academia and media.