They Call Me Suki
Released 3 years ago in 2023. They Call Me Suki is a feature film. directed by M.G. Evangelista. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jess X. Snow, Julie Azuma, and Suki Terada Ports
Synopsis
Suki Terada Ports is an unstoppable Japanese American NYC elder who has been a tireless activist for the AAPI Community for decades. She has fought for Civil Rights in the 1960s, school integration, prison reform, female healthcare equality, LGBTQ+ rights, HIV/AIDS prevention and support, before the AAPI community would even recognize it. In this film, we follow Suki as she goes from her neighborhood in Harlem where she’s lived for over 87 years to a lunch at her friend’s apartment in downtown. A conversation of action, identity, and belonging emerges between three generations of AAPI activists and storytellers.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Call Me Suki about?
Suki Terada Ports is an unstoppable Japanese American NYC elder who has been a tireless activist for the AAPI Community for decades. She has fought for Civil Rights in the 1960s, school integration...
Who directed They Call Me Suki?
They Call Me Suki was directed by M.G. Evangelista.
How long is They Call Me Suki?
They Call Me Suki has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was They Call Me Suki released?
They Call Me Suki was released on May 12, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Call Me Suki?
The main cast of They Call Me Suki includes Jess X. Snow, Julie Azuma, Suki Terada Ports, Robert C. Winn.