Screening of Punching at the Sun
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ACCLAIMED ASIAN-AMERICAN MOVIE MADE IN ELMHURST AND JACKSON HEIGHTS TO HAVE LOCAL PREMIERE AT THE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
Screening of Punching at the Sun with director Tanuj Chopra in person
Friday, February 2, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
"...Filmed on location in Queens, and featuring a remarkable cast of first-time film actors who were discovered at local youth and theater workshops including SAYA! (South Asian Youth Action) in Queens, Punching at the Sun follows the struggles of Mameet, a South Asian teenager, after the death of his brother during a hold-up at the family store. With its distinctive visual style, the film captures the energy and cultural diversity of Queens..."
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Chopra moderated by Chief Curator David Schwartz. The Independence World Cinema Showcase is made possible with generous support from the Independence Community Foundation.
ACCLAIMED ASIAN-AMERICAN MOVIE MADE IN ELMHURST AND JACKSON HEIGHTS TO HAVE LOCAL PREMIERE AT THE MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
Screening of Punching at the Sun with director Tanuj Chopra in person
Friday, February 2, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
"...Filmed on location in Queens, and featuring a remarkable cast of first-time film actors who were discovered at local youth and theater workshops including SAYA! (South Asian Youth Action) in Queens, Punching at the Sun follows the struggles of Mameet, a South Asian teenager, after the death of his brother during a hold-up at the family store. With its distinctive visual style, the film captures the energy and cultural diversity of Queens..."
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Chopra moderated by Chief Curator David Schwartz. The Independence World Cinema Showcase is made possible with generous support from the Independence Community Foundation.
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