An Epicenter of Filipino American Performing Arts in San Francisco

When: March 15 & 17
Location: Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, San Francisco, CA

Bindlestiff Studio is proud to co-present two evocative films at CAAM Fest 2015: STORM CHILDREN: BOOK ONE and TNT (Always on the Run).

Both films explore themes of dislocation and survival, whether from a devastating natural disaster or a dream deferred.

STORM CHILDREN: BOOK ONE
LAV DIAZ / CINEMASIA / PHILIPPINES / 2015 / 142 MINS
Renowned for his insightful films on social and political issues in the Philippines, Lav Diaz returns with STORM CHILDREN, BOOK ONE, an unwavering observational documentary immersing us in the lives of those forgotten or ignored in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda.

Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 15, 2015 8:50 pm
March 17, 2015 8:00 pm

TNT (Always on the Run)
ROBERTO REYES ANG / SHORTS / PHILIPPINES, USA / 2014 / NARRATIVE, SHORT / 23 MINS
TNT reveals the plight of an undocumented Filipino immigrant chasing “the American dream” in New York City. Tony (Perry Escaño) attends school by day and works illegally by night, while living with an exploitative relative. Driven to his edges, Tony ultimately makes a decision that will change his life forever. Written and directed by Roberto Reyes Ang, TNT won “Best Ensemble Cast Award (International Film Festival, NY) and an IndieBravo! Award of Distinction (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Plays In:
THE HOME PROMISED (SHORTS)
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
March 15, 2015 12:10 pm
March 17, 2015 5:45 pm