Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Election (Hong Kong, 2005) Running Time: 100 Minutes With the Wo Shing Society, Hong Kong’s oldest triad, on the verge of electing a new chairman, the stage is set for an all-out battle between the two leading contenders, the highly respected Lok (Simon Yam) and the hotheaded loose cannon known as Big D (Tony Leung … Read more
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Thailand, 2010) Running Time: 113 Minutes Under the care of his dedicated sister-in-law, terminally ill Uncle Boonmee spends his final days reminiscing about his past lives with the recently arrived ghost of his dead wife and his long-missing son. Workshop Instructor: Vinit Parmar Workshop Coordinator: Antony Wong … Read more
This event reflects on the 30th anniversary of the 1982 Chinatown Garment Strike, highlighting how immigrant women workers united for labor justice and became lasting leaders in their workplaces and communities.
This talk explores the evolving role of Asian Americans in shaping cultural narratives and community dynamics, with a focus on the intersections of identity, heritage, and social change. It provides an in-depth look at the contributions of individuals advocating for greater visibility and representation in various sectors of society.
This event is a full-day entrepreneurship conference featuring expert-led sessions on starting and scaling a business, legal and financing strategies, marketing, intellectual property, and growth acceleration, culminating in a keynote address and networking reception.
This event is a full-day entrepreneurship conference featuring expert-led sessions on starting and scaling a business, legal and financing strategies, marketing, intellectual property, and growth acceleration, culminating in a keynote address and networking reception.