BAND WITH NO NAME Films
BAND WITH NO NAME Films
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THE REST OF US // A Vietnamese-American Drama
In a lonely night of hazy memories, a mother remembers the war and the old country in a conversation with her long lost daughter.
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In Memory of Tô Thị Bích-Phượng
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CAST & CREW
Grace Shen as “Mother”
Aria Song as “Daughter”
Written, Directed, & Edited by
Benjamin To
Director of Photography
Holly Rusk
Camera Operator
Alan Chung
Assistant Camera
Annie Liu
Boom Operator
Bryce Marrero
Sound Editor
Malain Houmoeung
Production Assistant
Tim Huynh
Stock Footage
Mitch Martinez
"Diem Xua"
Written by Trinh Cong Son
Performed by Nguyen Bao Chuong
"I'm Coming Back"
Written & Performed by Ross Bugden
Просмотров: 595

Видео

Gilmore Girls & Kim Women // A Conversation with Keiko Agena & Emily Kuroda
Просмотров 115 тыс.7 лет назад
Keiko Agena & Emily Kuroda (Lane Kim & Mrs. Kim) joins us for an intimate conversation about career, life, and the little television series that brought them together: Gilmore Girls. Follow Us & Subscribe! Facebook: bandwithnonamefilms Instagram & Twitter: @benjitoes bandwithnonamefilms.weebly.com Directed by Benjamin To Produced by Benjamin To Taylor Weik Director of Photography A...
The Immortal Iron Fist // A Marvel Comics Fan Film
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 лет назад
"Sông, a teenage martial artist, seeks to unlock the ancient power of the Iron Fist by protecting her family's warrior legacy." Like, share, and subscribe! Facebook: bandwithnonamefilms Instagram & Twitter: @benjitoes Website: bandwithnonamefilms.weebly.com/ CAST Alice Tsui as "Sông" Aria Song as "Ma" Austin Brook as "Danny" Esther Moon "Auntie" CREW Writer/Director x Benjamin To P...
LIFE STORIES // Anne Phung
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 лет назад
We caught up with our good friend, Anne Phung, as we converse about her overnight ascension to become Miss Vietnam of Southern California 2014, a champion body builder, and how her pride in her Vietnamese American roots continue to fuel her everyday life. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like share subscribe! RUclips // ruclips.ne...
LIFE STORIES // Emily Kuroda
Просмотров 14 тыс.8 лет назад
We sat down with Emily Kuroda (best known for her role as Mrs. Kim on Gilmore Girls!) at the legendary East West Players Theater to talk about her parents' experience in the Japanese American internment camps, her prolific stage/screen acting career, and the importance of appreciating/understanding your heritage/history when representing yourself in the creative arts. LIFE STORIES celebrates di...
LIFE STORIES // Peter Shinkoda
Просмотров 2 тыс.8 лет назад
Peter Shinkoda (best known for his role as "Nobu" on Daredevil!) tells us some stories about his childhood in Canada, the pitfalls of being typecast as a villain, and his strong desire to band the creative community together to push for more stronger Asian American film & television roles. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like sha...
LIFE STORIES // Steve Byrne
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.8 лет назад
Legendary stand-up comedian, Steve Byrne, opens up about growing up mixed ethnicity (half-Irish, half-Korean), the joys of creating his own television show, and finding the delicate balance between being a family man while touring the road as a working comic. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like share subscribe! RUclips // ruclip...
LIFE STORIES // Jason Fong
Просмотров 2 тыс.9 лет назад
Jason Fong, the 15-year-old high school student activist who started the ‪#‎MyAsianAmericanStory‬ hashtag, is currently trending on Twitter. His activism has been covered in CNN, the Los Angeles Times, and NBC News. He speaks of his passion for empowering minority communities through education, utilizing social media to promote civic engagement, and how young people can become more involved in ...
LIFE STORIES // Teppei Teranishi
Просмотров 32 тыс.9 лет назад
Thrice​'s multi-talented lead guitarist, Teppei Teranishi​, delicately balances dual identities as he navigates through two vastly different worlds of post-hardcore rock and fatherhood. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like share subscribe! RUclips // ruclips.net/channel/UCku0VOSn9trN4WFFkKk26mw Facebook // thebandwit...
LIFE STORIES // Keiko Agena
Просмотров 21 тыс.9 лет назад
Best known for her role as Lane Kim on Gilmore Girls, Keiko Agena tells us her story about growing up in Hawaii, her addiction to acting, and her enthusiasm for the current rise of the Asian American presence on television. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like share subscribe! RUclips // ruclips.net/channel/UCku0VOSn9trN4WFFkKk26...
LIFE STORIES // Lisa See
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 лет назад
New York Times best selling novelist, Lisa See (Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls, & China Dolls) illustrates her illustrious Chinese American heritage, the need for women to empower each other, and the importance of preserving culture through storytelling. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like share subscribe! RUclip...
LIFE STORIES // Elizabeth Sung
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.9 лет назад
Back in April, we sat down with prolific Asian American actor & director, Elizabeth Sung (The Joy Luck Club, Memoirs of a Geisha), to talk about her time at Julliard, her experiences in the film industry, and the cathartic nature of the artistic process. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Please like share subscribe! RUclips // ruclips.net...
LIFE STORIES // Derek Kirk Kim
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.9 лет назад
Eisner award-winning graphic novelist & writer, Derek Kirk Kim, talks about growing up with a white stepfather, dropping out of college, and depicting the Asian American experience in comic book form. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with ‪#‎APAeverywhere‬ Please like, share, & subscribe! F...
LIFE STORIES // jason chu
Просмотров 3889 лет назад
Hip-hop artist, Jason Chu, discusses the inspiration and strength he finds in music and comics books, as well as the need for an Asian American presence in mass media. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with ‪#‎APAeverywhere‬ Please like, share, & subscribe! Follow us on social media: Jason C...
LIFE STORIES // Dr. Eliza Noh
Просмотров 7229 лет назад
Dr. Eliza Noh shares her story of growing up in Texas, self-discovery in New York, and contributing to the ethnic & women's studies movement in California. LIFE STORIES celebrates diversity by illustrating a different slice of the American dream. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with ‪#‎APAeverywhere‬ Please like, share, & subscribe! Follow us on social media: Website: thebandwit...
LIFE STORIES // Nam Phan
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.9 лет назад
LIFE STORIES // Nam Phan

Комментарии

  • @SingaporeFriedrice
    @SingaporeFriedrice 3 месяца назад

    Is something wrong with the audio?

  • @ronthorn3
    @ronthorn3 3 месяца назад

    Tappei is the definition of RAD. Just such a cool dude man, love his vibes.

  • @tintinlaw91
    @tintinlaw91 6 месяцев назад

    Rest In Peace !, Broken Nose Jiang

  • @Ayaki6166
    @Ayaki6166 6 месяцев назад

    Rest of peace. I'm sad. Elizabeth Sung is passd away in 2018.

  • @monces83
    @monces83 7 месяцев назад

    Both Japanese playing Koreans ❤❤

  • @marksantiago9841
    @marksantiago9841 Год назад

    Best Mrs. Kim expression: “LANE!!!”

  • @robbyx6846
    @robbyx6846 Год назад

    She was old when she played a teenager in Gilmore girls . She was 27 when she began and 34 years old when she ended the show

    • @ashh641
      @ashh641 2 месяца назад

      27 isn’t old

    • @robbyx6846
      @robbyx6846 2 месяца назад

      @@ashh641 to play a 15 year old ? Okay 👌

  • @kellyeson9506
    @kellyeson9506 Год назад

    I would seriously watch a show just on their conversations. I love these women. 🤍

  • @oopurpledove
    @oopurpledove Год назад

    Keiko Agena, saying “No Comment” doesn’t say nothing, it speaks volumes!

  • @nikkijoycreations8708
    @nikkijoycreations8708 Год назад

    I love The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! I have read that book a lot! Just recently got it for my son to read.

  • @jonathansmith7977
    @jonathansmith7977 Год назад

    The Joy Luck Club Lady ☺️

  • @theresag.4188
    @theresag.4188 Год назад

    Omg I've been saying her last name wrong this whole time!!!🤦‍♀️ I love her!!!! I'm barely watching Prodigal son because she is in it! And I got so excited to see her in 13 Reasons why. But Lane Kim is my fav!!!!! She was so cool and punk rock and sassy! The music in the floorboards and her crazy closet, her oversized luggage!!! Lmao 😂 just Golden!!!!

  • @catw807
    @catw807 Год назад

    it's wild that they played a Korean family but they're both Japanese!

  • @Shazam_24
    @Shazam_24 Год назад

    Wonder what it’s like to not even practice and still be an absolute beast.

  • @elizabethpizano1216
    @elizabethpizano1216 Год назад

    The Kim's are my faves momma Kim was such an intricate person

  • @sukhmanikaur1857
    @sukhmanikaur1857 2 года назад

    Med student at Stanford to vegetable farmer…WTF is wrong with this country!!

  • @deachristiancatlady5435
    @deachristiancatlady5435 2 года назад

    Glenn from Walking Dead brilliant actor and character

  • @alguemai7792
    @alguemai7792 2 года назад

    there's absolutely no way that keiko was 43 on this interview wtf

  • @p3teytran
    @p3teytran 2 года назад

    Man never knew a vietnamese fighter like this existed. What a pioneer

  • @mjj1434
    @mjj1434 2 года назад

    Lovely person!!

  • @jcwt_pdx
    @jcwt_pdx 2 года назад

    My condolences to you and your community. 💐😢

  • @jasmine.swayze
    @jasmine.swayze 2 года назад

    she scared her

  • @na6737
    @na6737 2 года назад

    why havent lane and rory had an interview together

  • @GusDom
    @GusDom 2 года назад

    She's so awesome. I loved the interview. 👌

  • @rozyberger6068
    @rozyberger6068 2 года назад

    Keiko so adouble

  • @DizzieDaCrazzie88
    @DizzieDaCrazzie88 2 года назад

    4:33 when i first heard the Gilmore Girls is being rebooted

  • @midnightxuser6447
    @midnightxuser6447 3 года назад

    U R SO EXCELLENT <AND THANK YOU FOR YOU !💌🕊💝🐾🙂😳

  • @midnightxuser6447
    @midnightxuser6447 3 года назад

    U R wonderful !💝🕊🐾

  • @Dmwntkp99
    @Dmwntkp99 3 года назад

    Korean and Japanese when they try to speak english jibberish is sounds identical. LOL

  • @emileconstance5851
    @emileconstance5851 3 года назад

    I can't believe Keiko is 57--she doesn't age!

    • @movi3srock
      @movi3srock 2 года назад

      She's only 48 now....and this was 5 years ago....

  • @petabulmer7345
    @petabulmer7345 3 года назад

    I love seeing them together like this!

  • @talshani6049
    @talshani6049 3 года назад

    Two amazing actresses

  • @leemcdonald1342
    @leemcdonald1342 3 года назад

    Keiko and Emily are such pretty actresses.

  • @fareedkhan9655
    @fareedkhan9655 3 года назад

    Sweet person

  • @vudi2103
    @vudi2103 3 года назад

    Same! Asians on TV make me go like, "YOOOO THEYRE ASIAN!!!"

  • @cmrwrite
    @cmrwrite 3 года назад

    Love them but think it’s kinda sad that they could find real Koreans to play Koreans. They are both Japanese.

  • @ella2751
    @ella2751 3 года назад

    Lane has always been my favorite character

  • @NH3R717
    @NH3R717 3 года назад

    Here from the spot Keiko did for Vote Forward (ruclips.net/video/X7Vkzb_Dm2M/видео.html) which actually inspired to re-register to vote, very nice.

  • @robertgrey5993
    @robertgrey5993 3 года назад

    How did she get her role in Gilmore girls?

  • @charliez077
    @charliez077 3 года назад

    super interesting interview, these women are super witty, inspiring and funny (and they look amazing! :-)

  • @karlitasjoblom5755
    @karlitasjoblom5755 3 года назад

    This video... love to see more Gilmore Girls cast videos

  • @daveferraro-mathers818
    @daveferraro-mathers818 4 года назад

    This conversation was going to be a trip down memory lane with love for one of my favourite characters....and it gutted me. Amazing interview. Thank you for sharing. It’s informing people. Love you both!

  • @YTfancol
    @YTfancol 4 года назад

    She's an incredibly talented actress ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Youutterwasteof
    @Youutterwasteof 4 года назад

    Emily is soooo cuuuuuuttteeeee

  • @ykita5291
    @ykita5291 4 года назад

    I am Japanese and love this lady in Gilmore Girls. I had no idea that she was Japanese! Amazing actress.

  • @151SPICE070
    @151SPICE070 4 года назад

    Loved this 🤍

  • @TattooedAussieChick
    @TattooedAussieChick 4 года назад

    I love Emily Kuroda. So weird to hear her without the accent lol

  • @tomservo5007
    @tomservo5007 4 года назад

    the goal to assimilate is to join the community, is that a bad thing? In Japan , there is no assimilation process , you are either Japanese or not, it doesn't matter if a Korean family lived in Japan for 4+ generations, they not treated as 'Japanese' .

    • @march.286
      @march.286 4 года назад

      The thing is you can actually be part of the community without giving up your identity

  • @whorable
    @whorable 4 года назад

    I didn’t know how much I needed to say this

  • @AS_st3gf
    @AS_st3gf 4 года назад

    Teppei Teranishi’s kids go to my school and one of them is in my class random facts lol