The 1941’s documentary film Kukan was honored with an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards. And then this award winning documentary was lost for decades.
Director Robin Lung decided it was her task to seek the original copy of the film and the stories of production behind it in Finding Kukan.
Thanks to her search, an extant was print was located and the process of being restored at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. In addition, she also uncovered a story about Li Ling-Ai, who was only credited as a technical consultant—and played a much larger role as the real producer of the original documentary.
The documentary contains some original footage of documentary. And Finding Kukan also recreates past events with voice talent of Kelly Hu and Daniel Dae Kim.
Lrm had a wonderful opportunity to sit down to speak in-depth with Shirley Thompson, the...
Director Robin Lung decided it was her task to seek the original copy of the film and the stories of production behind it in Finding Kukan.
Thanks to her search, an extant was print was located and the process of being restored at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. In addition, she also uncovered a story about Li Ling-Ai, who was only credited as a technical consultant—and played a much larger role as the real producer of the original documentary.
The documentary contains some original footage of documentary. And Finding Kukan also recreates past events with voice talent of Kelly Hu and Daniel Dae Kim.
Lrm had a wonderful opportunity to sit down to speak in-depth with Shirley Thompson, the...
- 4/30/2017
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
From April 27 to May 4, Los Angeles will showcase a wide array of films from that broad geographical area called Asia.
Join the kick-off of the 33rd edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! Celebrate with some good food, music, and people.
The two shorts programs were curated by Ariel Du, a student at the film school of Chapman University. Feminist Af Shorts Programs / 98 Mins is an intersectional glance at the many facets of women’s experiences from Manila’s red light district to school girls filling the public swimming pool with goldfish: “I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet”, “Maria”, Sleep Tight Maria”, “And So We Put Goldfish In the Pool”,”Cocoon”, “Tough”. And the other Wtf Watch These Films which are bound to shock you…
In the context of a shifting America, the plan of the festival is to create spaces for connection and add to the dialogues of change.
Join the kick-off of the 33rd edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! Celebrate with some good food, music, and people.
The two shorts programs were curated by Ariel Du, a student at the film school of Chapman University. Feminist Af Shorts Programs / 98 Mins is an intersectional glance at the many facets of women’s experiences from Manila’s red light district to school girls filling the public swimming pool with goldfish: “I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet”, “Maria”, Sleep Tight Maria”, “And So We Put Goldfish In the Pool”,”Cocoon”, “Tough”. And the other Wtf Watch These Films which are bound to shock you…
In the context of a shifting America, the plan of the festival is to create spaces for connection and add to the dialogues of change.
- 4/20/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
From April 27 to May 4, Los Angeles will showcase a wide array of films from that broad geographical area called Asia.
Join the kick-off of the 33rd edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! Celebrate with some good food, music, and people. Friday, April 7th, 2017 6pm-9pm Pico House 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Food by The Park’s Finest During the event.
The two shorts programs were curated by Ariel Du, a student at the film school of Chapman University. Feminist Af Shorts Programs / 98 Mins is an intersectional glance at the many facets of women’s experiences from Manila’s red light district to school girls filling the public swimming pool with goldfish: “I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet”, “Maria”, Sleep Tight Maria”, “And So We Put Goldfish In the Pool”,”Cocoon”, “Tough”. And the other Wtf Watch These Films which are bound to shock you…...
Join the kick-off of the 33rd edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival! Celebrate with some good food, music, and people. Friday, April 7th, 2017 6pm-9pm Pico House 424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Food by The Park’s Finest During the event.
The two shorts programs were curated by Ariel Du, a student at the film school of Chapman University. Feminist Af Shorts Programs / 98 Mins is an intersectional glance at the many facets of women’s experiences from Manila’s red light district to school girls filling the public swimming pool with goldfish: “I am Jupiter I am the Biggest Planet”, “Maria”, Sleep Tight Maria”, “And So We Put Goldfish In the Pool”,”Cocoon”, “Tough”. And the other Wtf Watch These Films which are bound to shock you…...
- 4/5/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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