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      A-Town Boyz

      2023 1h 12m Documentary List
      100% 5 Reviews Tomatometer This edgy documentary is an illuminating time capsule of the immigrant struggle juxtaposed with cultural trends and socio-economic needs. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers follows the journey of gang leader Eugene Chung, aspiring hip hop artists Harrison "Vickz" Kim and Jamy "Bizzy" Long as they navigate their destiny in the margins of society to find their dreams. Above all, A-Town Boyz gives a vérité look at the vulnerability of immigrant families in America. It unveils the quiet suffering and untold hardships of a growing number who live beneath the poverty line. Unlike the mainstream media's portrayal of Asian Americans as the "model minority," many Asians like them are bullied in school and neglected by immigrant parents who struggle to make ends meet. As a result, their children face social, cultural and linguistic barriers that make assimilation difficult. Caught between two cultures, they often feel alienated and turn to gangs for kinship, material gain and identity. Filmed over ten years, A-Town Boyz demonstrates the true story behind the "model minority" myth and what it means to be American. Read More Read Less

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      Ronak Kotecha ReviewRon Director Eunice Lau who tasted modest success with 2019’s Accept the Call, shows that she is maturing as a storyteller. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 11, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a compelling documentary that provides an eye-opening look at the seedier side of the American dream. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 13, 2023 Full Review Tony Asankomah GhMovieFreak Lau's direction allows the audience to empathize with the subjects, challenging preconceived notions and stereotypes while providing a raw and unfiltered look into their lives. Rated: 4/5 Dec 12, 2023 Full Review Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval New York Amsterdam News Lau's atypical approach paints an unfiltered canvas, revealing the complex layers of a marginalized community's existence. Nov 29, 2023 Full Review Anton Bitel Projected Figures Eunice Lau’s documentary follows an alienated second generation of Asian-Americans doing crimes and making rhymes Nov 20, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This edgy documentary is an illuminating time capsule of the immigrant struggle juxtaposed with cultural trends and socio-economic needs. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers follows the journey of gang leader Eugene Chung, aspiring hip hop artists Harrison "Vickz" Kim and Jamy "Bizzy" Long as they navigate their destiny in the margins of society to find their dreams. Above all, A-Town Boyz gives a vérité look at the vulnerability of immigrant families in America. It unveils the quiet suffering and untold hardships of a growing number who live beneath the poverty line. Unlike the mainstream media's portrayal of Asian Americans as the "model minority," many Asians like them are bullied in school and neglected by immigrant parents who struggle to make ends meet. As a result, their children face social, cultural and linguistic barriers that make assimilation difficult. Caught between two cultures, they often feel alienated and turn to gangs for kinship, material gain and identity. Filmed over ten years, A-Town Boyz demonstrates the true story behind the "model minority" myth and what it means to be American.
      Director
      Eunice Lau
      Producer
      Yasu Inoue, Justin Pateman
      Screenwriter
      Yasu Inoue, Eunice Lau
      Distributor
      Lion Heart Distribution
      Production Co
      Delphin Films
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 9, 2023
      Runtime
      1h 12m
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