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ADMISSIONS GRANTED (SHARED STORIES PROGRAM)

  • Emerson Paramount Theatre 559 Washington Street Boston, MA, 02111 United States (map)

ArtsEmerson presents Shared Stories, a monthly film series in collaboration with the Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF), CineFest Latino Boston, and the Roxbury International Film Festival (RoxFilm) seeking to build community, shared conversation, and experiences through cinema. This pilot series aspires to create a shared space to find commonality across experiences, and encourage the exchange of stories and ideas.

ADMISSIONS GRANTED

Directed by Hao Wu and Miao Wang.

In a landmark Supreme Court case pitting Asian American plaintiffs against Harvard University, activists on both sides wrestle with hard truths about race, equality, and Asian Americans’ precarious status in America, as the fate of affirmative action hangs in the balance. Trailer.

Visit the event page for more information about the filmmakers.

Panel Discussion to follow.

  • Miao Wang, Director

  • Diti Kohli, Reporter, The Boston Globe

  • Susan Chinsen, Moderator; Creative Producer, ArtsEmerson

Earlier Event: March 13
(FREE) ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL