Total Runtime: 99 min
Content Warning: SV
Music has long been a meaningful part of Asian Americans’ struggle for recognition and rights. This program explores the stories of Asian American artists and musicians as they found their voices and started making music that matters.
Reach Out
Directed by John Haas
United States | 2023 | Documentary Short | 19 min | WA State Premiere
In an intergenerational collaboration between Los Angeles-based electronica/soul trio Bootleg Orchestra and singer Roger Rigor from iconic Filipino band VST & Co, this short documentary explores the creative process of producing a song that calls for international solidarity for climate justice and highlights the role of music in giving life to a movement.
Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement
Directed by Tad Nakamura and Quyên Nguyen-Le
United States | 2024 | Documentary Feature | 60 min | PNW Premiere
A sweeping documentary that follows the life of visionary artist-activist Nobuko Miyamoto and her work that changed Asian America forever. After decades of groundbreaking cultural work that unites communities and sets the bar for Asian American storytelling, Miyamoto reflects on a life that has bridged coasts, industries, families, and history