Model Minority
L.A. teenagers survive the treacherous world of peer pressure, drug dealers, juvenile hall and dysfunctional families. Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.
Written and Directed by:
Lily Mariye
Produced by:
Lily Mariye and Michael Huens
Production Company:
Nice Girls Films
Cast:
Jessica Tuck, Chris Tashima, Helen Slater and Laura Innes, Nichole Bloom
Film Festivals
Best Feature Sacramento Int’l Film Festival, LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, Asians on Film Festival, Asian American Int’l Film Festival, Boston Asian American Film Festival, Las Vegas Film Festival, DC Asian Pacific Festival, Vancouver Asian Festival, Hawaii Int’l Fest, Ojai Fest, Sacramento Int’l Film Festival, London Independent Film Festival.
Awards
Best Drama Asians on Film Festival, Golden Ace Award Best Nevada Film, Las Vegas Film Festival, Audience Choice Award Asian American Int’l Film Festival
