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Films
Theme: "Changing Families and Values," a collection of short works that address intergenerational, gender, domestic abuse and lifestyle issues.
Mouse, directed by Greg Pak. Running time (RT): 11 min. Pei Pei's Wedding, directed by Wen Hwa Ts'ao. RT: 11 min. Liu Awaiting Spring, directed by Andrew Soo. RT: 11 min. Angry Little Asian Girl, directed by Lela Lee. RT: 12 min. Random Thoughts, directed by Ray Chang. RT: 8 min. Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square, directed by Shui-Bo Wang. RT: 20 min. Firecracker, directed by Victor Vu (in person). RT: 20 min. Face, directed by Bertha Bay-Sa Pan (in person). RT: 17 minutes.
Theme: "Love and Race," including the premiere of a feature film made in Chicago about love across the racial divide. half/half, directed by Angela Leonino. RT: 6 min. Romance Cafe a la Hapa, directed by Mark Arbitrario. RT: 27 min. Saranghae, directed by Vici Howard-Prayitno (in person). RT: 90 min.
Fire, directed by Deepa Mehta. RT: 90 min.
Theme: "Claiming Identities: South Asians Speak Out." The Driver, directed by Manish Acharya. RT: 5 min. The Pyre, directed by Balivinder Dhenjan. RT: 4 min. Square-Shaped Fingernails, directed by Balvinder Dhenjan. RT: 18 min. Sugar and Spice, directed by Tania Trepavier. RT: 10 min. Junky Punky Girlz, directed by Nisha Ganatra. RT: 12 min. Hijab, directed by Irum Shiekh and Juveria Abdul-Aleem (in person). RT: 20 min. In addition, special guest Madhulika Khandelwal, Ph.D., from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, will speak.
Theme: "The Asian American Dream and Its Dilemmas," including the world premiere of a feature produced in Chicago about relationships. Earthworms, directed by Matthew J. Abaya. RT: 19 min. Pinay Undercover, directed by Sabrina Margarita Alcantara-Tan. RT: 5 min. Merlot, directed by Jonathan Madamba (in person). RT: 81 min.
Theme: "American Dreams-Indian Soul." Pardes, directed by Subhash Ghai. RT: 180 min.
Closing night special. Theme: "Quests -Returning to the Homeland," highlighting stories of two women who journey back home, including an Asian-Canadian feature about a woman on a quest for the Eurasian Bollywood Vamp, Helen. Searching for Go-Hyang, directed by Tammy Tolle. RT: 32 min. Desperately Seeking Helen, directed by Eisha Marjara. RT: 81 min.
Other Asian American Heritage Month Events:
Asian-born students and American-born students with Asian ethnicity will share their experiences through discussion with Diane Lin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist from DePaul University. Room 147, Damen Hall, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Tour Devon Avenue and learn about the cultural richness just minutes away from Loyola. Meet in the Centennial Forum lobby, LSC, noon.
Learn from Filipino American students bits of their history and language. Room LL33, Centennial Forum, LSC, 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Indian cultural tradition of this festival. Learn the story of "Holi." Multipurpose Room, Simpson Living-Learning Center, 8-10 p.m.
Madhulika Khandelwal, Ph.D., from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, will speak on the theme, "Women's Voices: Reclaiming South Asian American Identities." Room 147, Damen Hall, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Santacruzan Festival. This traditional Filipino celebration highlights the strong connection between the cross of Jesus and the Filipino people. Mass at Madonna della Strada Chapel, LSC, 5 p.m., followed by a reception in Kasbeer Hall, 25 E. Pearson building, WTC, 8 p.m.
Learn from Filipino American students how to prepare traditional Filipino dishes. Room LL33, Centennial Forum, LSC, 4:30-6 p.m.
Sahana Dharmapuri, director of research, Center for Middle East Peace and Cooperation, Washington, D.C., will speak on the theme, "Political Voices: Consciousness Raising in the Community." Other speakers include Mona Mohib, a White House staffer, and Ann Lata Kalayil, president, Indo-American Democratic Organization, Chicago. Hussey Lounge, Damen Hall, LSC, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
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