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July 1st 2004: Issue 12
So with the hot and muggy weather that we all look forward to every summer, some relief comes in the form a few upcoming outdoor events. If you have some time to spare, stand in line and try to score some tickets to this year's Shakespeare in the Park production, Much Ado About Nothing thru August 7th. Or skip the lines and check out some classic films drive-in style at the Bryant Park Film Festival thru August 23rd.
Near my office down in SoHo, its absolutely craziness. They are filming portions of Will Smith and Eva Menedes' new Film The Last First Kiss. There are crew members, actors, onlookers, and trailers all over the place. If you want to see what a 2-story trailer looks like, go to Wooster and Spring and see Will Smith's. Actually, for those of you who actually read this whole newsletter, theres an open call for extras for the film in the "Opportunities" section below.
And on an national level, aside from the recent atrocious beheading of the South Korean hostage, an important act is up for approval in the House Judiciary Committee on July 6th. The North Korean Human Rights Act seeks to improve human rights in North Korea, but seems to have alterior motives for the US. In other political news, 81 US congressmen went to a highly unpublicized coronation of the Korean minister Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Interesting.
And lastly, sad news today as Soon Duk Kim, former comfort woman, renowned and respected for her long-time commitment to seeking redress and reparations from the Japanese government passed away on yesterday at the age of 83 years. In July 2001 Kim halmoni led a delegation opposing the U.S. State Department position on the historic lawsuit filed by 15 former comfort women from four nations in U.S. courts. For information on sending donations, please go to House of Sharing website. The House of Sharing is a communal home for former comfort women and the final home for Kim halmoni.
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CONCERT
Songs of Peace
Carnegie Hall Concert and East Coast Concert Tour
Share the message of hope and peace at this special concert by Korea Elders Choir, celebrating the 120th anniversary of Christian Protestant missionary activity in Korea and commemorating the 51st anniversary of the U.S.-Korea alliance.
Calling for consolation and recovery in this post-9/11 world, ¡°Songs of Peace¡± brings a heart-felt musical message from the Korean people who well know the deep sorrow Americans faced after the terrorist attacks. Join the 185 choir members, staff and their families in lighting a small candle of hope in this time of anger, sorrow, destruction and despair. This carefully selected and prepared musical presentation will also pay homage to Korea¡¯s musical heritage and serve as an opportunity to thank the people of the Korean-American and American communities for their support. Let the music of Korea Elders Choir move and inspire you at these unique performances at the historic Carnegie Hall.
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PARTY
The Jump Off
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Asian CineVision
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Thursday, July 1st, 7:00 - 10:00pm
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$10
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Angel
174 Orchard Street
between Houston and Stanton Streets
New York City
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www.asiancinevision.org
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Proceeds benefit the 27th Annual Asian American International Film Festival. DJs Un-G & Mas spin classic soul, hip hop, and R&B. Drop off your business card to enter a free drawing with prizes including 2 closing night tickets, one film fanatic membership, and this year's festival t-shirt. Co-sponsored by Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF).
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FORUM
Peacemaking with North Koreans: Report on Trip to North Korea
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NAKA-NY (National Association of Korean Americans - New York Chapter)
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Wednesday, July 7th, 7:00pm
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Open Center
19 West 26th Street, 5th Floor
New York City
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Members: Free, Non-members: $5
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nakagny@aol.com
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212) 679-3482
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Guest speakers Eric Sirotkin, Esq. and Neil Berman, Esq. from the National Lawyers Guild give a multimedia presentation about places they visited and the people they met in North Korea and address questions such as how to end the lingering Korean War. Co-Sponsored by Veterans for Peace-NYC Chapter.
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THEATER
"O Chang-gun's Toenail"
By Park Joh-yeol
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Blue Bicycle Productions
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Thursday, July 8th - Sunday, July 25th, 7:30pm
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The Studio at Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce Street
One block south of Bleecker Street off 7th Avenue
New York City
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$15 / $12 (students)
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www.bluebicycle.org
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One of the most renowned contemporary Korean plays with fantastic theatricality and sharp insight into the inhumanity of war. A journey by a son leads him to confront and embrace the painful sin of his family, which is responsible for a massacre during the Korean War. This Korean play by a leading Korean playwright testifies how far and deeply an aftermath of an individual's choice, whether voluntary or forced, can affect the lives of the following generation.Translated by Bruce & Ju-chan Fulton. Directed by Eun Young Bae. Featuring: Karl Allen, Michael Billingsley, Rich Hollman, Haerry Kim, Jiyoung Kim, Sam Kim, Rock Kohli, Chantel Lucier, Aaron Mathias, Moti Margolin, Josh Peters, Luca Pierucci. For reservations, order online at www.smarttix.com or call 212-868-4444.
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FORUM
An Insight Into Asian American Filmmakers Today
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New York Seoul
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Sunday, July 11th, 7:00 - 9:00pm
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Junno's
64 Downing Street
At the corner of 7th Avenue
New York City
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mhan@newyorkseoul.com
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New York Seoul presents their next event, An Insight Into Asian American Filmmakers Today, a discussion with participants of the Asian American filmmaking community. These Asian American filmmakers will share their filmmaking experiences. There will be film screenings presented by each of the filmmakers. This forum presents an opportunity for those interested in film to exchange ideas and discuss the future of Asian American media.
Moderator:
Angie Guo, Filmmakers Forum Coordinator (New York Seoul)
Panelists:
Michael Kang, Filmmaker/Actor
Nick Krenteras, Filmmaker
Georgia Lee, Filmmaker
Johanna Lee, Filmmaker
Bertha Pan, Filmmaker
About the Filmmakers:
Bertha Bay-Sa Pan's feature film debut Face starring Bai Ling (Anna and the King, Red Corner, the upcoming Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Star Wars III), Treach (of Naughty by Nature), Kristy Wu (What's Cookin and Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Will Yun Lee (Torque, 007 Die Another Day and the upcoming Electra). Face is being theatrically released by Indican Pictures in Fall 2004. Johanna Lee is a finalist for ABC Studio's New Talent Award, and her script, Jersey Seoul has recently won an award from the New York Foundation for the Arts. She is presently in development with the New York based Production Company, Forensic Films (Gummo, Raising Victor Vargas) to direct her first feature film which stars James Caan and Sandra Oh. Georgia Lee was selected by director Martin Scorsese to serve as his apprentice on the set of Gangs of New York, in Rome. Georgia is currently working on her first feature film Red Doors, an early draft of which won the Jerome Foundation New York Media Arts Grant Award. Nick Krenteras founded NKmediaworks, a production company focused on creating visually spectacular content across different media with clients including Fox Searchlab, VH1, Grey Goose Vodka, Screenvision-Technicolor. Kid Bang, a short film Nick produced is currently in development to become a feature by Fox Searchlight. Michael Kang is in post-production with his feature film debut The Motel which is being produced by Indie veteran director Miguel Arteta (Chuck & Buck, The Good Girl). His short film A Waiter Tomorrow received both the FilmCore Post-Production Grant, 1998 and the Freaky Film Festival, Audience Choice Award 1999.
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WEBSTREAM
The Tavis Smiley Show Friday Comedy: Margaret Cho
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National Public Radio (NPR)
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Ongoing
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Originally broadcast on June 25th. NPR's Tavis Smiley welcomes the wonderful and witty Margaret Cho into his Los Angeles studio. Cho's biting, socially conscious humor has been compared to that of George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Lenny Bruce. She has a new stand-up comedy film called Revolution, premiering on the Sundance Channel's June "Out Loud" Celebration. View Clips from 'Revolution' at www.magaretcho.com. Go to www.npr.org/display_pages/features/feature_1977750.html to listen to the broadcast.
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CASTING CALL
Actors Wanted for Will Smith Film Last First Kiss
Amerifilm Casting is seeking young men and women to appear as Background Extras in the feature film Last First Kiss starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes. The filming will take place on JULY 4th in NYC. As this scene is set in the late 1980's there will be a mandatory wardrobe fitting in the costume department sometime around June 23-25th for about an hour.
We are looking for all ethnicities, people that look 23-28 years old. The actual filming could take all day, however it should be done by dark, so there would still be this posting in intended for non-Screen Actors Guild actors - but we do need SAG members too who fit the bill. That notice has been placed on the SAG board at the NYC office.
We also need some more hip, fabulous club types for a bar scene possibly shooting on July 1st, set in the present day. Some pay, no wardrobe fitting required. If you are interested in that please email a picture but put NEW CLUB SCENE in the subject line. Only submit for one scene, not both as we will not use the same extras in both scenes. Also, if you worked in the club scenes in April out at the Red Hook stage you may not be eligible to do these scenes - unless you look completely different!
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Program Associate
The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) is a dynamic, national organization working to empower the Korean American community through education, advocacy and organizing. The national office is located in Los Angeles, with affiliates in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Salary is negotiable. To apply, send cover letter, resume and writing sample to elee@nakasec.org.
Position: Program Associate, Civic Engagement and Voter Empowerment Project.
Major Responsibilities:
Plan and implement all efforts related to the NAKASEC civic participation program including the production of voter education materials, coordination of voter research efforts and voting rights advocacy.
Provide technical assistance and program support to NAKASEC affiliates in the area of voter assistance and voter mobilization.
Represent NAKASEC in national and local civic participation coalitions.
Coordinate media & publicity efforts.
Assist with NAKASEC's Immigrant Rights Project and related efforts in civil rights.
Produce and maintain reports and other documentation related to the program.
Qualifications:
Commitment to civil rights, immigrant rights, and social justice
Excellent communication and writing skills
Experience working in community organizations in the areas of policy advocacy, program coordination and organizing
Familiarity with Korean American, Asian Pacific American and immigrant community issues
Fluency in Korean an asset
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