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REFUGEE, a documentary -- presented by NWAAFF 2004 and Rajana Society

Theatre Off Jackson
Seattle, WA

REFUGEE, a documentary by Spencer Nakasako

* Presented by Northwest Asian American Film Festival 2004 and Rajana Society

* Sponsored by NWAAT and NAATA

* Hosted by Manuel Cawaling with special guests Mike Siv and Khmer American rapper Prach

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Northwest Asian American Film Festival 2004 and Rajana Society as we present a screening of Spencer Nakasako's acclaimed documentary REFUGEE.

For Mike Siv, the trip begins innocently enough. "Me and my homies, David and Paul, we're going to Cambodia. We'll see the sights, visit family, have some fun." But after their journey, they will never be the same. These three young refugees, raised on the streets of San Francisco's tough Tenderloin district, head back to Cambodia for the first time in REFUGEE, a new documentary by the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Spencer Nakasako. Subject and co-editor Mike Siv will attend the screening.

In addition to REFUGEE, the evening will include a screening of Mike Siv's short documentary WHO I BECAME and a performance by Khmer American rapper Prach. After the program, Siv and Prach will participate in a question-and-answer session hosted by Manuel Cawaling.

Official website for REFUGEE: www.refugeethemovie.com

Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors or in advance from www.brownpapertickets.com

For more information, email pr@nwaaff.org or call 206-340-1445.

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Northwest Asian American Film Festival 2004 showcases works by Asian American filmmakers based in the Northwest along with Asian American works from all over North America. This year's festival will take place September 30 to October 3, 2004. Website: www.nwaaff.org

Rajana Society is a student-led organization with the purpose of advancing Khmer arts and entertainment. Website: www.rajana.org

Northwest Asian American Theatre (NWAAT) has been this region's premier center for the presentation and development of theatrical, dance, and video works by Asian and Asian Pacific Island (API) American artists since 1973. Our mission is to seek out, develop, promote and produce API American artists, with a commitment to original and innovative works. Website: www.nwaat.com

National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA) is a San Francisco-based organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of the Asian Pacific American experience to the broadest audience possible. They accomplish this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting films, videos and new media. Website: www.naatanet.org

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