Join TAP-Chicago for 2 movies during the 18th Annual Asian American Showcase! Seeking Asian Female is a documentary by Chinese American filmmaker Debbie Lum about Steven and Sandy—an aging white man with “yellow fever” who is obsessed with marrying any Asian woman, and the young Chinese bride he finds online.
“masterful meta-narrative… hilarious, unsettling, heartfelt and just plain icky all at the same time”
-Nicole Wong, Hyphen Magazine
“Brings stereotypes of ‘yellow fever’ and ‘gold-digging immigrant’ into compelling interplay.”
-Maggie Lee, Variety
After online flirtations, Steven, a giddily obsessed 60-year-old, leaps into matrimony with Sandy, a 30-year-old from Anhui province, China. Sandy appears sincerely drawn to Steven despite his age and lack of means. The bilingual filmmaker is soon thrust into the role of reluctant marriage counselor when lines of communication break down. Global migration, Sino-American relations and the perennial battle of the sexes, weigh in on the fate of their marriage in this intensely captivating personal documentary.
Movie starts at 6:15 PM, the group will meet at the theatre at 5:45 PM (there is a bar and snacks available for purchase). If there is interest, we will grab drinks and food at a nearby bar afterward.
Tickets are available through TicketMaster or in person at the Gene Siskel Center box office (with no surcharge). $11 general admission, $7 students, $6 Film Center members
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Seeking-Asian-Female-tickets/artist/1858118
“Debbie Lum’s seeking asian female, which premiered at SXSW, is an absolutely extraordinary documentary. This film is a transformative work that chronicles men’s lust for and obsession with Asian women, often known as ‘yellow fever.’”
Rachel Blank, Austin Indie Film Examiner
Getting There: Red Line State/Lake, numerous CTA buses.
Questions? Call or email:
Shannon Sung 312.961.3883 | shannon@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org
The showcase will be held from May 17 through May 30 and features selected Asian American films. For the entire festival schedule, please visit: http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/aashowcase2013
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