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Rental Family tackles real loneliness and desire for human connection in Japan
Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, and Akira Emoto talk about Rental Family, a film shining a light on loneliness, mental health, stigma, and creating meaning in life.
Must-watch films at the 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Cold Tea Collective is proud to be a community media partner of the 45th Annual Hawai‘i International Film Festival, taking place this fall in Honolulu and across the Hawaiian Islands.
‘The Queen of My Dreams’: Fawzia Mirza on Muslim joy and the power of cinematic nostalgia
Fawzia Mirza shares a story about collective history, memory, and fantasy in her feature film directorial debut, ‘The Queen of My Dreams.’
Breaking free from the model minority myth as a neurodivergent Vietnamese American
Dennis Tran reflects on his five-year journey of unmasking his late diagnosis of neurodivergence, in celebration of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and Neurodiversity Pride Week.
From Bangkok to Broadway: Myra Molloy debuts as ‘Eurydice’ in “Hadestown”, the first leading Thai actress on Broadway
Myra Molloy makes debut as ‘Eurydice’ in Broadway’s “Hadestown”. Thai-Indian journalist Nimarta Narang speaks with Molloy, the first Thai leading actress on Broadway.
WATCHLIST: 11 films and videos to watch centering autistic Pan-Asian experiences for Autism Acceptance Month
From the Philippines to Korea, Japan to the U.S., these films and videos provide a powerful lens into autistic life through an Asian cultural framework.
Parades, Poetry, and Pakoras: How Asia Celebrates Ramadan
With Ramadan in full swing, see how Muslims across Asia are celebrating the holiday in a stunning array of traditions.
Celebrating neurodiversity in Asian American communities
Celebrating neurodiversity in Asian American communities to break barriers, embrace identity, and build inclusive futures for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 and beyond.
WATCHLIST: 12 films to watch with Asian and Black romance on screen
From heartfelt romances to thrilling action, this list of TV shows and movies highlights Black and Asian love stories that break barriers and warm hearts.
