Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival ready to kick off Sep 16

Films with Local Connections

This year, the Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival will showcase three films with local connections. In Search of a Nation, Zer, and Sunflower all feature local Pittsburgh residents in their production teams. We at Silk Screen are proud to showcase these local talents in our mix of different films from all over the world.

Visit our website at silkscreenfestival.org or click the screening dates below to purchase your tickets!

In Search of a Nation

2015 | Nepal, USA, Bhutan, India | 109 Minutes | Documentary/Biography/Drama

Screening Date: Friday, September 22, 8 p.m. at the Melwood Screening Room

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Based on a true story of Bhutanese refugees, the Lhotshampas, this documentary portrays the real-life struggles faced by refugees around the world. The Lhotshampas lived in harmony with other ethnic groups in Bhutan until the xenophobic royal government abruptly started enforcing policies specifically targeting them. They were soon forced to leave their homes in search of a safe haven.

Zer

2017 | Turkey | 110 Minutes | Adventure/Drama

Screening Date: Saturday, September 23, 8:15 p.m. at the Harris Theater

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This Turkish film recounts the tragic Dersim Massacre and the individual struggle resulting from that event. Directed by Kazim Öz, Jan embarks on a journey to to find the story of his grandmother, a survivor of the Dersim Massacre. Jan’s journey from his home in New York City to Kurdistan explores the history of one’s cultural and historic origins.

Sunflower (Short Film)

2016 | USA | 15 Minutes | Drama/Fantasy

Screening Date: Friday, September 22, 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Art Theater.

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A visual poem. An aging man struggles to protect his memories and preserve his identity as he faces death.

To buy tickets and view the complete 2017 Festival schedule,

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