Tokyo X Screenings at HAAPIFest 2025 – June 14–15 at NRG Center
HAAPIFest is proud to partner with Tokyo X to present an exclusive series of in-person screenings at Houston’s NRG Center, spotlighting powerful cinematic works by and about the Asian diaspora. These films reflect memory, migration, cultural identity, and resilience — from the streets of Tokyo to communities across North America and Southeast Asia.
🗓️ Dates: June 14–15, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: NRG Center – One NRG Park, Houston, TX
🎟️ Admission: Must have valid Tokyo X ticket to enter
👉 Tokyo X: :https://www.tokyonightfest.com
📅 SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – SCREENING SCHEDULE
⏰ 12:00 PM – Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama
Director: Cindy Mochizuki | ⏱️ 70 min
A powerful documentary on Tamio Wakayama, a Japanese Canadian photographer whose lens captured the heart of the American civil rights movement. A story of art, activism, and transnational identity.
⏰ 1:25 PM – Shorts Block
Nostalgia for Tokyo
Director: Haruka Motohashi | ⏱️ 10 min
A poetic, 35mm reflection on a daughter’s return to Tokyo and her complex relationship with her mother.Wabi-Sabi
Director: Josephine Green Zhang | ⏱️ 20 min
A half-Japanese woman’s tea ceremony date spirals into a confrontation with fetishization, identity, and self-perception.Torque
Director: Ahmed Ali | ⏱️ 14 min
Dive into Malaysia’s underground mod car scene in this high-octane documentary about style, speed, and freedom.Import Models
Director: James Chung | ⏱️ 11 min
A dive into the history and legacy of Asian American women who helped shape Import Car culture. Following three generations, the film explores the beauty, struggle, and impact of modeling across decades.
⏰ 2:30 PM – The Streak
Director: Kelyn Ikegami | ⏱️ 87 min
A Japanese American high school baseball team in 1987 chases a legendary winning streak in this heartwarming, underdog sports drama based on true events.
⏰ 4:30 PM – Third Act
Director: Tadashi Nakamura | ⏱️ 93 min
An emotional documentary from filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura about his father, Robert A. Nakamura, a pioneer of Asian American media, facing dementia and reflecting on life, legacy, and love.
📅 SUNDAY, JUNE 15 – SCREENING SCHEDULE
12:00 PM – Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama
1:25 PM – Shorts Block:
Nostalgia for Tokyo, Wabi-Sabi, Torque, Import Models
2:30 PM – Third Act
🎟️ IMPORTANT NOTE:
Admission to these screenings requires a valid Tokyo X ticket — HAAPIFest passes alone will not grant access. Please visit the Tokyo X website for ticketing details and access instructions.
Come celebrate Asian stories from around the globe with HAAPIFest and Tokyo X. Whether you love personal documentaries, urban nostalgia, or bold narratives from Asian American filmmakers, this two-day showcase promises stories that inspire, provoke, and connect.
📍 Join us June 14–15 at the NRG Center!
👉 Tokyo X: :https://www.tokyonightfest.com
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