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Asian American - Eyz'd: An Immigrant Comedy Special
[Preceded by Crouching comic]

Premiering
Thurs., Oct. 21, 9:15PM EST
[Available to view on-demand from premiere time until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
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​Asian American - Eyz'd:
An American Comedy Special
Followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

Directed by Felipe Figueroa
Comedy Special | 80 mins | USA | English | New England Premiere
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Set in pre-pandemic Los Angeles 2020, three Asian American immigrants comics come together for a one - night comedy special. Ana Tuazon Parsons (Adam Ruins Everything, Dexter) Nicky Endres (The Dropout, One Day at a Time), and Aidan Park (Tosh.0, Laugh Factory) all came to the US as immigrants: Ana (Pinoy) smuggled from the Philippines as human treasure, Nicky (Korean, transgender) adopted by a White Family and sent here with w/ Korean cookbook, and Aidan (Korean, queer) learned English by watching Sister Act. They share their stories and struggles with identity, sexuality and survival in modern day America.

Advisory: Age 13+ recommended. Mature content and self-harm. 

​​[Film Available in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT until Sunday, October 24, 2021, 10:00PM ET]
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Website: https://crouchingcomic.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crouchingcomic​
Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/crouchingcomicfilm
Co-presented by:
Crouching Comic (Precedes Asian American Eyz'd: An Immigrant Comedy Special)

Directed by Alberta Poon
Narrative | 11 mins | USA | English
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A surreal act unfolds as an Asian-American comedian battles her insecurities manifesting across her apartment before an open mic.

Director's Bio: 

​Alberta Poon is a Chinese-American director and screenwriter who escaped her oppressive hometown in Mormon Utah to chase her dreams in Portland, Oregon. Reflected in her work is a strong sense of humor which evolved as a defense mechanism growing up as a non-mormon person of color in a town wary of outsiders.

Website: https://crouchingcomic.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crouchingcomic​
Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/crouchingcomicfilm
Boston Asian American Film Festival
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