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47th Asian American International Film Festival Presents, ‘Wakhri and ‘Queen of my Dreams”

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The 47th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF), known as the “First Home of Asian American Cinema,” will take place August 1-11 in NYC. Organized by Asian CineVision, AAIFF is the first and longest-running festival dedicated to showcasing the moving image work by media artists of Asian descent for and about the Asian diaspora experience. This year, SAWCC is proud to be one of the festival’s Community Partners! … Continue reading47th Asian American International Film Festival Presents, ‘Wakhri and ‘Queen of my Dreams”

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Shades of Identity: Colorism in the South Asian Community | Screening and Discussion

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Join us with the Desi American Woman Network (DAWN) for a special screening of the documentary film COMPLEXion at the Lincoln Center, followed by a panel discussion exploring the complex issue of colorism within the South Asian community, with former Miss America Nina Davuluri, clinical psychologist Dr. Jyosthna Bhat, and DAWN founder and executive director Beena Mannan. Tuesday, June 4, 6pm
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