Asian Celebration: In the Navel of the Sea

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February 28, 4:45pm (UA). Cinequest is proud to join forces with the National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA) to present one of the most influential movies in the history of filmmaking in the Philippines. Director Marilou Diaz-Abaya's In the Navel of the Sea has made ripples in the theaters of its home country and in film festivals around the world. With beautiful cinematography and some of the most memorable characters to grace the screen today, the story looks at big dreams, the importance of family and friends, love and identity. Since 1980, the National Asian American Telecommunications Association (NAATA) has been at the forefront of bringing Asian Pacific American media to the American public. The organization was formed to challenge the historical exclusion of Asian Pacific Americans from the media field and to counteract the distorted portrayals of Asians by mainstream press. In addition to year-long exhibition activities and the annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, NAATA's program areas include national public television broadcasts, educational film and video distribution, and assistance and funding for media artists. Please join us for this rare and unique event, as this wonderfully told story is brought to life for you. - Al Owens. This event is sponsored by: National Asian American Telecommunications Association