They Call Me Suki (2023)

They Call Me Suki (2023) poster

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.

Director: M.G. Evangelista
Runtime: 4 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lia Ouyang Rusli
Cinematography: Lorena Durán
Editing: Alan Wu
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: M.G. Evangelista

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, 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.
Who directed They Call Me Suki?
They Call Me Suki was directed by M.G. Evangelista.
Who stars in They Call Me Suki?
They Call Me Suki stars Jess X. Snow, Julie Azuma, Suki Terada Ports, Robert C. Winn.
How long is They Call Me Suki?
They Call Me Suki has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).