DC Asian Pacific American Film is excited to present three screenings of Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March.
Trigger Warning: This film shows difficult, sometimes violent, examples of overt racism.
DC Screening
Date: Thursday, September 29 at 6:00pm
Location: The Eaton Cinema - 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC
A post-screening conversation with filmmakers Titi Yu and Gina Kim, APIAVote Director of Policy and Advocacy Bob Sakaniwa, and moderator Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives Marita Etcubanez and a meet and greet will follow the screening. A networking session will follow. Space is limited.
Maryland Screening
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Virginia Screening
Date: Friday, October 28 at 6:00pm
Location: TBD
ABOUT THE FILM:
The Center for Asian American Media co-produced the following documentary: Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March. Explore the fight against Asian American hate following the March 2021 mass shootings in Atlanta.
Following the aftermath of the March 2021 mass shootings at three spas in Atlanta, this new film chronicles how the Asian American community came together to fight back against hate.
Offering a conversation about race, class and gender, the film takes a deep dive into this critical moment of racial reckoning, exploring the struggles and triumphs, progress and setbacks, discrimination and achievements of AAPI communities. The film also depicts the importance of building political power and how that is tied to stopping Asian hate.
CO-HOSTS:
CO-SPONSORS:
FUNDERS:
The Commission on Arts & Humanities
The Arts Forward Fund
The AAPI Community Fund