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In “Home,” artist and filmmaker Kyoko Takenaka unveils a visual and sonic portrait of belonging and memory in four chapters. Calling upon the experiences that underline their otherness as an Asian-American, the film chronicles their contemplations through original song and poetry, as well as video clips, audio recordings and digital conversations captured from real-life experiences over the span of seven years. Through references to pop culture, racist imitations of Asians, and a defining return to their childhood home, “Home” is a multimedia statement on how the affirmation of culture, resistance and resilience can disrupt enduring myths and redeem our histories.

WATCH "HOME" BELOW:

TRAILER

THEME SONG - "ASIAN AMERICAN BLUES

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LA ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL

LIVE SCORING
A mixed-media event featuring groundbreaking composers, emerging talent, and legendary artists who will perform alternative live scores for short films from Visual Communications’ award-winning filmography. Composers/Performers include Winston Raval, Diwa de Leon, Joy Ngiaw, and Kyoko Takenaka

05/5

07/28

LAEMMLE NOHO 7

LA PREMIERE!  (+ Q&A)
LA SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 28th @ 7:45PM
5240 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601

05/5

08/18

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

+ LIVE Q&A at Democracy Forum
JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL  LOS ANGELES
Saturday, August 18th @ 1:00 PM
100-198 North Central Avenue  90012

PAST

SCREENINGS + Q&A

KUNG FLU VIRUS:

COME FLY

ME AWAY

Commissioned by The Music Center, Los Angeles.

Artist statement and artist conversation here

"For the Love of L.A"

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