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ORIGIN STORY

  • Saturday, April 6, 2019
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Gene Siskel Film Center 164 N. State St Chicago, IL 60601 United States (map)
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2018 | Drama | 106 min | English, Lao with subtitles
Directed by Kulap Vilaysack

Guest Appearance by Filmmaker, writer, comedian Kulap Vilaysack!

Laotian American and comedian Kulap Vilaysack, explores abuse and abandonment at the hands of her dysfunctional refugee parents. Understanding her background requires her to tap into her dark family history.

  • Posted in Documentary Feature
Earlier Event: April 5
GO BACK TO CHINA
Later Event: April 7
ASIAN AMERICAN DREAMS (Shorts Program)