The 52nd San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off on April 23, 2009, at the Castro Theatre with Peter Bratt's La Mission about an ex-con trying to make a better life living in San Francisco's Mission District, until he discovers his son's secret that threatens to destroy him. The film stars Benjamin Bratt, Erika Alexander and Jeremy Ray Valdez.
At this year's festival, don't miss tributes, awards and forums organized and chosen by the San Francisco Film Society.
1. The San Francisco Film Society recognizes, every year, filmmakers who have contributed vastly to the art of cinema and filmmaking. The Founder's Directing
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52nd San Francisco International Film Festival
by Jaclyn Abergas April 21st, 2009 | Independent Movie, Movie News
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
by Jaclyn Abergas March 17th, 2009 | Family, Movie News
On March 12, the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival opened in San Francisco with Lee Yoon-Ki's My Dear Enemy. Organized by the Center for Asian American Media, happening March of every year, it celebrates the voice of Asian American independent filmmakers and the future of new Asian Cinema.
Some featured films include:
1. The Forgotten Woman (India)
The Forgotten Woman is a documentary from Dilip Mehta about the widows of India and how they have been forgotten by society. One by one, their families have died but they remain alive.
2. White Rice (Japan/USA)
White Rice, directed by David Boyle, is about a
Some featured films include:
1. The Forgotten Woman (India)
The Forgotten Woman is a documentary from Dilip Mehta about the widows of India and how they have been forgotten by society. One by one, their families have died but they remain alive.
2. White Rice (Japan/USA)
White Rice, directed by David Boyle, is about a
Give Up Tomorrow
by Jaclyn Abergas November 9th, 2011 | Movie Commentary, Movie Reviews