Screen Asia: "Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show"
VIEW EVENT DETAILSIn collaboration with Houston Cinema Arts Festival
Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show explores common stereotypes of Asian cultures from media, commodities, and familiar images—math nerds, nail salons, take-out restaurants, Hello Kitty, and Pokemon. The movie captures the downtown New York spirit with live portions filmed in an East Village Club and musical numbers and sketches shot on location throughout the city.
After the screening, join us for a live performance and Q&A session with Slanty Eyed Mama (Kate Rigg and Lyris Hung) and Director Carrie Preston!
This film includes strong language. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
Schedule
7:00 - 8:30 pm | Film and Live Performance
8:30 - 9:30 pm | Q&A
About Slanty Eyed Mama
Slanty Eyed Mama consists of Juilliard trained electric violin virtuoso Lyris Hung and the comedic, political, lyrical actor-comedian (and fellow Juilliard graduate) Kate Rigg. Together they’ve created an original “Nuyorasian” voice, blending classical training, a variety of musical styles, and an edgy street perspective on pop culture, politics, race, and representation.
Slanty Eyed Mama gained a national following headlining the 2004 Asian Pacific Islander Fest in NYC, the 2005 PBS special Race is the Place, and National Conferences of Asian American Students at colleges across the country (ECAASU, NAASC). They are favorites at new music conferences (Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago), alternative music fests and benefits (Pridefest, LA Grand Performances), women's music festivals (Michigan, Girlfest Hawaii), and alt-culture venues (Chicago Museum of Modern Art and The Perth International Art Festival). Their sound is a street infused mix of hip hop, electroclash, spoken word, and pop rock, influenced by artists like Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, and The Roots.
Spearheading a movement to bring a new brand of pop culture to the main stream, Slanty Eyed Mama combines a hip urban sound with lyrics and rhymes that reflect America from Generasian-Next.
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About Houston Cinema Arts Festival
Houston Cinema Arts Festival is a film and multimedia arts festival. The annual multi-day film festival showcases films by and about artists in the visual, performing, and literary arts, shown not only in traditional theatrical venues but also via interactive video installations, live multimedia performances, and outdoor projections. The film festival is produced by Houston Cinema Arts Society.
Bank of America is the presenting sponsor of performing arts and cultural programs, with generous support from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, the Hearst Foundations, and Mickey Rosenau & Dr. Ellen Gritz. Lead support is provided by the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, The Clayton Fund, and the Favrot Fund. Support is also provided by Friends of Performing Arts & Culture, a premier group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing the best in public programming to Houston. This program is presented in collaboration with Houston Cinema Arts Festival.
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