Taipei Cultural Center In New York is proud to present young director Alder Yang’s documentary IF THERE IS A REASON TO STUDY and Steven Liang’s short film COMING HOME in this year’s Asian American Film Festival, which kicks off today.
IF THERE IS A REASON TO STUDY
Museum of Chinese in America
July 26, 2015 1:00 pm (After-screening talk by Director Alder Yang )
The documentary is directed by a then 14 year-old student Alder Yang who has spent 6 years to document a test-driven education’s impact on students. In addition to filmmaking, Alder strives to make a difference in education by means such as writing, journalism, workshop design and facilitation, and entrepreneurship.
COMING HOME
Village East Cinema
July 25, 2015 5:30 pm (LGBTQ Shorts)
The short film depicts the story between Jie Cheng, a well-behaved local Taiwanese high school student, and Eric, a rebellious international student from the US. They take a road trip down the most dangerous highway in Taiwan. Their trip is cut short when Eric reveals that he must return home after graduation, forcing Jie Cheng to confront his darkest demons.