NORTHWEST ASIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL presents
4 PAIRS OF MEN'S SHORTS

The International District Street Fair is upon us, and Northwest Asian American
Theatre invites you to join us for a wild collection of short films by four
Asian American writer/directors. Sushi chefs gone wild, martial arts mayhem,
midnight cowboys, and more! And best of all, it's absolutely FREE!

Location:
Theatre Off Jackson (below Wing Luke Asian Museum)
409 7th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98104

Dates and times:
Saturday, July 12 - 7pm and 8pm
Sunday, July 13 - 4:30pm and 5:30pm

Program runs just under one hour.

Doors open 15 minutes before the first show on each day and remain open
throughout the program. Feel free to come and go as you please anytime during
the screenings.

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Featured films:

"Japanese Cowboy"
Written and directed by Michael Kang.
2000, 3 minutes, MiniDV color.
The New 42nd Street's got a new Midnight Cowboy. Ride along with the Japanese
Cowboy on his rodeo of love.

"A Waiter Tomorrow"
Written and directed by Michael Kang.
1998, 12 minutes, 16mm color.
When two sushi waiters are pushed to the limit...Only justice can be served.

"Kung Pao Chicken"
Written and directed by Richard K. Kim.
1997, 6 minutes, 16mm B&W.
How Chef Chu changed the western world forever.

"Talk to Taka"
Written and directed by Richard K. Kim.
2000, 12 minutes, 35mm color.
A sushi chef gives advice to the lovelorn, but his advice stinks!

"Profiles in Science"
Written and directed by Wes Kim.
2002, 5 minutes, super-8/computer animation.
A humorous look at the work of Dr. Albert Chung, an unsung pioneer in the field
of time-lapse photography.

"Why It's a Good Thing"
Written and directed by Wes Kim.
2002, 3 minutes, super-8 B&W.
People often assume all Asians know martial arts...but what if they really did?

"Mr. Lee"
Written and directed by Greg Pak.
1994, 6 minutes, 16mm color.
A Korean American mother discovers an African American man in her daughter's
bed.

"Cat Fight Tonight"
Written and directed by Greg Pak.
2001, 4 minutes, MiniDV color.
Crazy man. Crazy woman. Confused cat.

CONTENT ADVISORY: These films are not rated, but contain some profanity,
violence, sexual content, and just plain silliness. You've been warned...

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More dates to keep in mind:

-> September 5 -- Benefit screening: Sneak preview of the upcoming PBS series
"Searching for Asian America"

-> October 23-36 -- The Northwest Asian American Film Festival!

See you at the Street Fair!
Northwest Asian American Film Festival 2003
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Northwest Asian American Film Festival (NWAAFF) is a production of Northwest
Asian American Theatre.
http://www.nwaat.com

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