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
zzabioye
2010-07-28 13:55:20
Able to convey the feelings in short space of time convincingly e.g. Akira's feelings does not seem forced, good acting. But it is way too short. Good work, i wish it was full length with many more deeper and relatable scenes!
jaelyny
2010-07-27 13:57:06
The movie was true and romantic but i would have liked for it to be longer
Peachez916
2010-07-27 12:10:11
I loved it, for a short film, I found it to be a good representation of some peoples idea of people "sticking to their kind.. Interracial dating, marriage and family life is something that I approve of whole heartedly, We are all human beings after all, we bleed, we cry, we rejoice, we love the same...with our hearts not always with our heads. Who is to say that this relationship couldn't work. To much stigmatism has been placed on interracial realtionships, particularly within the asian and black communities. This short film brings it to the forefront...realistically, straight no chaser. I for one, would like to watch more of these types of film...Congratulations to Mr. Doughrity for making a film such as "Akira's Hip Hop Shop". It's time people, the heart knows no color, and God is not partial.. that's why so many of us were created..in so many wonderful shades and ethnic background....so who are we to judge his creations? LOL Peachez916
InChains
2010-07-24 18:33:26
Great film, just sad that it was short.
catnip
2010-07-12 01:22:31
THE MOVIE IS UNRELISTIC FIRST THE MOTHER DONT SOUND OR LOOK JAPANESE THEN THE BLACK GIRL IS TO EASY. A JAPANESE GIRL ALWAYS PLAY HARD TO GET. IN THIS MOVIE THEY MADE THE BLCAK WOMEN AND THE JAPANESE WOMEN LOOK STUPID AND EASY.
Marnie205
2010-07-11 01:50:19
I really liked this film. It was just so short. I hope Joe makes another movie either like this or a longer version of this movie. But I give this movie 5 star
jazzy1125
2010-07-10 23:02:43
The movie was great. The storyline was compelling, it makes you want to find that kind of love. Hopefully I will someday. It should have been longer
guillmon9005
2010-07-07 08:49:53
This movie is awesome!!! Its soo romantic...sigh i hope i fall in love head over heels just like that.^u^.
cocoabutter99
2010-07-04 08:07:58
nicely done from start to finnish :)
bbmaangel
2010-07-28 14:25:45
I can relate to Daphne. i think the connection between the two was easy and not forced. i enjoyed the movie. i just wish it was feature length and explored more. but i realy liked the connection. it added flavor to the movie without trying to.