Akira loves rap music, and owns a record shop in the U.S. One day, he falls in love with an African American girl who starts to work at his shop. Soon racial and cultural differences, stereotypes from friends and family start to interrupt their relationship. Will their love break through all these obstacles?
Nationality:
United States
Activities:
Joe Doughrity is a screenwriter, director and documentary filmmaker. He began his
careeer as an assistant to Oscar nominated director John Singleton (Boyz N the Hood).
Signed by Creative Artists Agency in his early 20s, Joe enjoyed a successful career as a
professional screenwriter. After watching many of his scripts languish in development,
he decided to make his own films. His first effort, “Seven Days in Japan”, won Best
Documentary at the San Diego Comic-con International Film Festival in 2005.
Joe is a graduate of Columbia College and a member of the Writers Guild of America.
"Seven Days in Japan" (2005) Documentary short
"Akira's Hip Hop Shop" (2007) Narrative short
Screening / Award history:
"Seven Days in Japan"(2005)Documentary Short
Won 2005 Comic-con San Diego Best Documentary
"Akira`s Hip Hop Shop"(2007)Narrative short
Won Directors guild of America Student Award 11/07
Screened at San Diego Asian Film Fest 10/07
Screened at LA Pan African Film Fest 2/08
Screening at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film May 1-8 2008
Screened at the Brooklyn Museum on June 7th, 2008 to a sold-out audience at the same time as the Murikami exhibit.
http://www.akirashiphopshop.com
Kana-Chan8
2010-02-05 03:48:35
Amazing ^^ I loved it
WandaWoo
2010-02-02 13:31:44
Love it!!!!!
yoda
2010-01-31 17:23:40
I really enjoyed this. I hope to see more of their story.
lona
2010-01-29 04:17:16
love it
niley
2010-01-27 12:12:39
It touches on an increasingly public issue of asian and black relationships which over time have not always been good .I like the concept of an am bw relationship on film which is close to real. I would have however liked to see a story which flowed more, it seemed like parts had been cut out to sum up a story rather than giving it the full emotion it deserves to make its full impact.I definately would like to see a feature length version of this .
Gotogirl09
2010-01-25 03:59:28
I loved it! Historically movies that portray interracial relationships always use the black man and a woman from a different race. Very seldom is a black woman shown in an interracial relationship, unless it’s for sex only. This gives the impression that black women are not desired by men of other races for a serious relationship. This short film shows a man that turns his back on his family for true love with a black woman. I think this film will help shatter unfair stereotypes regarding women of color~
Blasian Muslima
2010-01-24 12:52:11
Of course wished it was longer. Its unique in its self, not b/c of originality but b/c of the race card.The plot line is like most Asian dramas/movies ...I dig tho. Kinda remind me of an Asian version of Brown Sugar....A+, 2thumbs, 5* Thanks 4 allowing us 2 comment & rate....Loved it , Keep'em coming, & more please???
Cleopatra101
2010-01-14 07:52:55
Loved it... it had a great story line.. but i wish that it was longer also i wished that there was a bit more chemistry. But overall, i give it an A ;)
vontisha
2010-01-11 02:06:50
this was a very good movie that told a story less ventured in todays sociedy...5 STARS
nmarie
2010-02-09 05:56:20
Totally love this!!!!...
Wish it was longer