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USA202375 minMandarin, English Canadian Premiere
Starring Jerry as Himself shakes up notions of traditional storytelling in a genre-bending mystery that centres on Jerry Hsu. Jerry is a loving father of three, a recent divorcé, and has been keeping a secret. The Taiwanese immigrant and Orlando resident has been accused by the Chinese police of being an accomplice in an international money-laundering scheme. In an effort to clear his name, Jerry agrees to help the police with busting the operation. Hiding his role in the investigation from his family, Jerry’s world begins to unravel with each step he takes deeper into the conspiracy. Mixing elements of documentary along with psychological thriller, the story raises suspicion about the credibility of the characters while also undermining the confidence of the audience’s own perceptions.
– Kevin Lim
CAST
Jerry Hsu
Kathy Hsu
Jesse Hsu
Joshua Hsu
Jon Hsu
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Slamdance Film Festival, 2023
Asian American International Film Festival, 2023
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, 2023
AWARDS
Slamdance Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize Winner, 2023
Slamdance Film Festival, Best Actor: Jerry Hsu, 2023
Law Chen
Law Chen is an award-winning director based in Brooklyn. Chen’s first feature length film, Starring Jerry as Himself, is the true story of the principal actors in the film, the Hsu family. In 2023, the film was the Grand Prize Winner at the Slamdance Film Festival.
11 Nov, 2023 2:30 pm
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Be warmed by friendship and held by the depth of feelings in this collection of wholesome shorts for all ages in a relaxed screening environment. Stick around to participate in fun and simple art activities post-screening.
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