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Boston Asian American Film Festival — June 1, 2015 Interview: Tina Chen | BAAFF 2014: "I've always thought I'm a descendant of the past, and all of a sudden I've felt that I'm an ancestor of the future, and now I have a three-year-old grandson." [MORE] |
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Boston Asian American Film Festival — May 29, 2015 Interview: Albert Chan | BAAFF 2014: "Descendants of the Past, Ancestors of the Future is about lineage, it's about knowing where you come from, and using that to move forward." [MORE] |
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Talent TV Productions — April 29, 2015 Asians On Film Festival - Albert Chan & Tina Chen "Descendants Of The Past, Ancestors Of The Future": "When I first saw the title, Descendants of the Past, Ancestors of the Future... it emotionally triggered something in me." [MORE] |
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Boston Asian American Film Festival Blog — November 15, 2014 Interview with Tina Chen, Actress in "Descendants of the Past": "Everyone should see this film because it provides an opportunity for viewers to re-examine their own family histories and beliefs, and the influence of their ancestors on their own lives. I imagine that many Asian Americans will relate deeply to the family traditions depicted in the film." [MORE] |
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Rogue Cinema — November 4, 2014 Film Reviews: Descendants of the Past, Ancestors of the Future (2014): "The acting is pitch perfect and Chan and Chen turn in wonderful performances. The film is also beautifully photographed and Chan's careful compositions carry a wonderful emotional impact. "Descendants of the Past, Ancestors of the Future” is a superb look at family and family customs. It is also a beautiful cinematic tone poem." [MORE] |
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Unsung Films — October 19, 2014 Descendants of the Past, Ancestors of the Future: "Albert M. Chan's Descendants of the Past, Ancestors of the Future is subtle and poetic – it passes by very quietly, softly, like a mild wind. It is an hymn to family; but a deeper, more holistic concept of an idea that is often thought of more biologically than spiritually..." [MORE] |
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Boston Asian American Film Festival Blog — September 10, 2014 BAAFF Filmmaker Spotlight: Albert M. Chan: "BAAFF.org caught up with Albert M. Chan, Director of The Commitment, which was a short film screened at our 2012 festival. Albert has submitted another film, Descendants of the Past, to this year's festival." [MORE] |