Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This talk focuses on the intersection of academic scholarship and community engagement, with faculty members discussing the role of higher education in addressing social justice issues affecting Asian American communities. It highlights the importance of creating inclusive curricula that reflect the diverse experiences and contributions of these communities.
Paul Ong is Professor of Urban Planning, Social Welfare and Asian American Studies at the UCLA School of Public Affairs. In Fall 2010 and Fall 2011, Prof. Ong served as the City University of New York’s Thomas Tam Visiting Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center.
Russell C. Leong is the founding editor of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s CUNY FORUM publication, and previously served as the CUNY Thomas Tam Visiting Professor at Hunter College/CUNY.
This four session workshop will guide viewers on a retrospective study through some of Asian American / Asian cinema’s most beloved and highly acclaimed films from the past decade.
In the Mood for Love (Hong Kong, 2000) Running Time: 98 Minutes In director Wong Kar Wai’sdelicately mannered tale of platonic romance set in 1962 Hong Kong, neighboring married apartment-dwellers Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung, who won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung) discover that their often-absent … Read more
Bend It Like Beckham (United Kingdom, 2002) Running Time: 112 Minutes An ardent fan of British soccer sensation David Beckham, Jess (Parminder K. Nagra) wants nothing more than to be on the field. But a proper Indian girl shouldn’t be spending her time playing soccer — or at least that’s what her family thinks. Jess … Read more
Gran Torino (USA, 2008) Running Time: 116 Minutes Curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood, who also directs) must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors — and his own long-held prejudices — when the family’s teenage son, Thao (Bee Vang), tries to steal Walt’s beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of … Read more