Justin Lin rose from student artist to one of the most established Asian American filmmakers in Hollywood. His extensive resume includes indie hits such as his critically-acclaimed BETTER LUCK TOMORROW to Hollywood blockbusters like THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT. His newest film FINISHING THE GAME, which is making its New York Premiere at AAIFF, is a rollicking comedy about the search for Bruce Lee's replacement. Moderated by Phil Yu, the creator and editor of AngryAsianMan.com, a popular Asian American news/culture/opinion website.
TIME: 6PM
LOCATION: Kimmel Center, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 60 Washington Square South, New York
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*The THIRD person to email hyphen [at] hyphenmagazine.com with the correct answer to the following question will win a pair of tickets to the screening:
"What is the name of the documentary that Justin Lin wrote and directed back in 2000?"
hint: It is about the 70-year old phenomenon of the Japanese American Basketball Leagues.
The winner will be announced tomorrow.
Good luck!
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