| GT Update #30:
Since the release of "Gran Torino," I've noticed a leap in the # of people interested in acting, producing and directing.
With that, we have launched the Hmong Filmmaker's Group. It's an informal group that gather monthly to read, discuss and critique each other's works.
Since January, we've had 3 meetings and 3 events. Want to join? Message me here and I'll get you in the loop.
Sandy'Ci Moua
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| GT Update #29:
Event: Panel discussion of Gran Torino with the Film's Actors
Friday, February 20, 2009
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost:
Free and open to the public!
Willey Hall Building on the West Bank of the Minneapolis Campus
Room 175
225 19th Avenue South
In Gran Torino, a disgruntled Korean War vet, Walt Kowalski (played by Clint
Eastwood), sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who
tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino.
In our panel discussion with Hmong actors from the film, five insiders share
their stories about the production and their feelings about the film. The
panel will feature several actors in the film, including stars Bee Vang
(Thao Vang Lor) and Ahney Her (Sue Lor), as well as Doua Moua (Spider),
Elvis Thao (Gangbanger #1 and rap artist), and Cedric Lee, production
assistant and cultural consultant. The panel will be moderated by Louisa
Schein, a professor of Anthropology at Rutgers University, and specializing
in Hmong studies and Hmong media
The panel will be followed by autograph signing.
Sponsored by: Institute for Advanced Study, Asian American Studies Program,
Consortium for the Study of the Asias, Department of Asian Languages and
Literatures, Department of History, Immigration History Research Center,
Institute for Global Studies, Office for Equity and Diversity, Center for
Hmong Studies at Concordia University, and St. Olaf College.
For more information on the event, contact the Institute for Advanced Study
@ 612-626-5054.
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| GT Update #28:
Thank you!
The "Gran Torino" film screening and discussion was a success with over 30 attendees.
Missed out? Check out our video clips here: : http://www.youtube.com/sandycimoua
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| GT Update #26:
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GT Update #25:
Happy New Year's eve!
As most of you might know-
"Gran Torino" is premiering nationwide Jan. 9th!
With a huge open call here in MN of over 500 people and also in Fresno and Michigan- it's the first Hollywood movie of it's kind to feature Hmong actors and have a major storyline about our community.
See the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuJjTyEnKFA
I am looking at doing a casual get-together of a dozen of so people.
We will be watching the film Sat Jan 10th, evening 6pm roughly in St. Paul or Mpls and
then drinks or dinner at a nearby place or someone's house.
If anyone is up for hosting- that would be appreciated- I can work out the details regarding food.
We will also talk about the movie and Hmong-American filmmaking and performing arts.
If you are interested in joining- please confirm and I will email an official EVITE to you. Please pass this along as well to interested individuals. I am looking at about a dozen or people.
Cheers, Sandy'Ci
Sandy'Ci Moua
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