Patrick is joined by friend, actor, director, and producer Yuji Okumoto. He talks about the experience of playing the role of Chozen in The Karate Kid Part 2 in 1986 and revisiting the role decades later on Cobra Kai. He talks about the audition process, memories of the great Pat Morita and Tamlyn Tomita, and the aftermath of being in a massively popular movie in the 1980s.
(0:00) Intros (0:48) What was it like auditioning for Chozen? (4:48) Afterwards did he feel like you had a good shot? (7:32) Reaction after getting the part? (9:30) Tamlyn Tomita (11:28) Toughest part of the shoot? (15:21) What's the deal with Chozen's massive pecs? (20:24) The Tomato-Throwing scene (25:35) Knowing Chozen was going to be an iconic character? (30:48) Karate Kid Part 2 blows up (38:31) Instant fame post-KK2 (42:38) Are people still surprised Yuji "speaks English well"? (46:41) What was it like finding roles AFTER The Karate Kid Part 2? (1:00:54) Shooting True Believer in Folsom State Prison (1:03:27) Pat Morita liked to party (1:05:32) On Asian American representation today (1:10:05) On the return of Chozen in Cobra Kai (1:14:53) Where Chozen's been the past 3 decades (1:19:50) Yuji's recommendations for actors, filmmakers, and restaurateurs (1:25:21) Outro
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The National Film Society podcast is hosted by filmmaker Patrick Epino. Patrick interviews filmmaker friends and artists about film, television, craft, and career. It's a conversational setting to get insights into the lives and journeys of his guests.
Patrick is joined by friend, actor, director, and producer Yuji Okumoto. He talks about the experience of playing the role of Chozen in The Karate Kid Part 2 in 1986 and revisiting the role decades later on Cobra Kai. He talks about the audition process, memories of the great Pat Morita and Tamlyn Tomita, and the aftermath of being in a massively popular movie in the 1980s.
(0:00) Intros (0:48) What was it like auditioning for Chozen? (4:48) Afterwards did he feel like you had a good shot? (7:32) Reaction after getting the part? (9:30) Tamlyn Tomita (11:28) Toughest part of the shoot? (15:21) What's the deal with Chozen's massive pecs? (20:24) The Tomato-Throwing scene (25:35) Knowing Chozen was going to be an iconic character? (30:48) Karate Kid Part 2 blows up (38:31) Instant fame post-KK2 (42:38) Are people still surprised Yuji "speaks English well"? (46:41) What was it like finding roles AFTER The Karate Kid Part 2? (1:00:54) Shooting True Believer in Folsom State Prison (1:03:27) Pat Morita liked to party (1:05:32) On Asian American representation today (1:10:05) On the return of Chozen in Cobra Kai (1:14:53) Where Chozen's been the past 3 decades (1:19:50) Yuji's recommendations for actors, filmmakers, and restaurateurs (1:25:21) Outro
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify apple.co/3S1bLFb https://spoti.fi/3DFbXpa
The National Film Society podcast is hosted by filmmaker Patrick Epino. Patrick interviews filmmaker friends and artists about film, television, craft, and career. It's a conversational setting to get insights into the lives and journeys of his guests.
Patrick is joined by friend, writer, director, and composer H.P. Mendoza. He talks about his journey as a filmmaker from his early childhood to now. He discusses everything from Colma: The Musical to I Am a Ghost to Bitter Melon. His latest film The Secret Art of Human Flight, starring Grant Rosenmeyer, Paul Raci, Lucy DeVito, Nican Robinson, Reina Hardesty, Maggie Grace, and Sendhil Ramamurthy premieres at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.
(0:00) Intros (1:10) How did H.P. get into filmmaking? (4:48) What drew him to "The Secret Art of Human Flight"? (12:26) What was it like working with a larger budget? (15:22) The experience of directing a screenplay he did NOT write (22:10) What he learn as an artist from this film (27:23) Traversing Asian American and LGBTQIA+ film festivals (30:17) H.P.'s advice to other filmmakers and creators (36:32) Outro
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify apple.co/3S1bLFb https://spoti.fi/3DFbXpa
The National Film Society podcast is hosted by filmmaker Patrick Epino. Patrick interviews filmmaker friends and artists about film, television, craft, and career. It's a conversational setting to get insights into the lives and journeys of his guests.
Music by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonThe Making of AWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS | Yuji Okumoto, Tamlyn Tomita, Randall Park, Dante Basco ChozenNational Film Society2022-03-02 | Previously unreleased behind-the-scenes featurette at the making of the action comedy Awesome Asian Bad Guys! Starring: Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto, Al Leong, George Cheung, Dante Basco, Randall Park, and Aaron Takahashi.
More about National Film Society: twitter.com/NatFilmSociety instagram.com/NationalFilmSociety https://NationalFilmSociety.comThe Greatest Long-Haired Asian Pacific Islander Dudes in Movie HistoryNational Film Society2021-09-01 | Patrick pays homage to the National Film Society's greatest long-haired Asian Pacific Islander dudes in movie history. Did he leave anyone out? Who’s your favorite of all-time?
Music: Tiptoe Out the Back - Dan Lebowitz Ceremonial Prelude - Sir CubworthUp or Down? Jordan Poole, Nico Mannion, Alen Smailagić, G League Ignite | Oakland Warriors #62National Film Society2021-03-04 | SEE VIDEO CHAPTERS BELOW. A recent article running down the G League bubble noted a couple of players Warriors fans love to focus on: Jordan Poole and Alen Smailagić. Patrick, Vu-Bang, and Chuong get together to hash out some Warrior truths.
CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO: 00:19 The promising future of the G League Ignite team 11:52 How Poole, Smiley, and podcast-favorite Nico Mannion have looked, and whether any progress is real or imagined 22:00 Some thoughts on Juan Toscano-Anderson.
Music: "6th Redux" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWhat is NBA Top Shot? Opening Packs and Getting a $600 Moment | Oakland Warriors #61 | Top Shot GuysNational Film Society2021-03-02 | SEE VIDEO CHAPTERS BELOW. On episode of the Oakland Warriors podcast, Patrick is joined by Vu-Bang, Chuong, and J.P. who answer his questions about NBA Top Shot, this new collector, crypto, blockchain phenomenon. They also open a couple of packs and one of the guys makes $600 right off the bat.
CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO: 00:05 Intros 1:18 Q&A 30:44 Opening Pack 1 37:44 Opening Pack 2
Music: "6th Redux" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonInstant Reaction to THE MANDALORIAN S2 EP08: The Rescue | Luke Skywalker | Star Wars | Disney+National Film Society2020-12-19 | WHOA!! That was a pretty cool way to end Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Patrick was so pleasantly surprised he made this video on the fly right after watching it. SPOILER ALERT: .
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonObservations on THE MANDALORIAN S2 EP07: The Believer | Star Wars | Disney+National Film Society2020-12-13 | Offbeat reactions to the explosive events of THE MANDALORIAN S2 EP07: THE BELIEVER, including the return of Bill Burr! Streaming on Disney Plus.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonTHE MANDALORIAN S2 EP06: The Tragedy | Star Wars | Disney+National Film Society2020-12-09 | Patrick's random thoughts and reactions to the events of THE MANDALORIAN S2 EP06: The Tragedy, streaming on Disney+. If you grew up on the the original Star Wars trilogy, this episode definitely had some solid payoffs.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonI Just Watched: MANK from David Fincher | NetflixNational Film Society2020-12-08 | Patrick just watched David Fincher's newest film MANK, starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, and Charles Dance about screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz who co-wrote (technically) CITIZEN KANE with Orson Welles. Here's what he thought about this homage to old Hollywood!
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonDecember Updates!National Film Society2020-12-01 | Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. Guess what? 2020 is ALMOST OVER! Here's a quick rundown of what's coming from National Film Society in December!
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWhat Im Thankful For in 2020National Film Society2020-11-26 | Happy Thanksgiving! It's been a seriously tough year for everyone and we've all had our own public and private struggles. But there's a light at the end of the tunnel, and Patrick talks about what he's thankful for in the year 2020.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWhy Arent There More Great Thanksgiving Movies?National Film Society2020-11-23 | There are tons of Christmas movies in film history, but how come there are so few Thanksgiving films, let alone classic Thanksgiving films? Patrick digs deeper as to why.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonAre Movie Theaters Dead?National Film Society2020-11-20 | With WONDER WOMAN 1984 getting a day and date release from Warner Brothers in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, what does this mean for movie exhibition? How has the pandemic changed the future of going to the movies?
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonAWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS Premiere Q&A | Yuji Okumoto, Tamlyn Tomita, Randall Park, Dante Basco, ChozenNational Film Society2020-11-18 | AWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS had it's Los Angeles Premiere at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival. Check out the post premiere Q&A! Starring: Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto, Al Leong, George Cheung, Dante Basco, Randall Park, and Aaron Takahashi.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonMeditative Minimalism | SOUTH by Chantal Akerman | The Criterion ChannelNational Film Society2020-11-17 | SOUTH is a meditative documentary by Belgian filmmaker Chantal Akerman (1950-2015). Released in 1999, the film addresses the dragging murder of James Byrd Jr. at the hands of three white supremacists. Patrick just finished watching it and talks about why it's such a subtly powerful film.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonFilipino American Filmmakers Q&A | Filipino American History MonthNational Film Society2020-11-16 | SEE VIDEO CHAPTERS BELOW. For Filipino American History Month, which is in October, the Roxie Theater in San Francisco in conjunction with Mission Arcade, Kid Heroes Productions, and NFS presented a collection of Filipino American short films, an anthology known as PinxyTV. This is the virtual Q&A with filmmakers Clarissa de los Reyes, Evelyn Obamos, Zorinah Juan, Kat Cole, Patricio Ginelsa, and Patrick Epino. The panel was moderated by filmmaker H.P. Mendoza.
CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Patrick's Intro 1:45 Roxie Theater Intro 2:37 H.P. Mendoza's Moderator and Filmmaker Intros 10:15 Patricio Ginelsa on the origins of Bebot Gen 1 15:00 Patrick Epino on Long Distance podcast and Long Distance TV 20:20 Zorinah Juan on The Second Province 22:15 Clarissa de los Reyes on Johnny Loves Delores 25:40 Evelyn Obamos on Nothing On Us 30:56 Kat Cole on the Black X Film Festival 36:40 Patricio, where is Lumpia 2 premiering? 39:40 Clarissa, how would a feature length version of Johnny Loves Delores play out? 42:29 Patrick, what's the future of Long Distance TV? 47:17 Zorinah, how close were the events of The Second Province to your life? 49:49 Patrick, where can we see Mr. Sadman? 52:50 Where does everyone see themselves in the landscape of Filipino American Cinema? 1:07:54 Where is the best sinigang in San Francisco?
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWhat Star Wars Can Teach Us About the ElectionNational Film Society2020-11-12 | The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election is over with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris defeating Donald Trump and Mike Pence. It was an intense several days waiting for the votes to be counted, but we made it. Moving forward, here are two simple but important lessons we can learn from the Star Wars Saga.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonSee You On the Other Side of Election Day!National Film Society2020-11-03 | It's finally November 3rd, Election Day! Whether you're a Biden or Trump supporter, we're all going to feel drastically different after today.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonHow to Survive the ElectionNational Film Society2020-10-30 | The 2020 Presidential Election is a huge one. A LOT is at stake when you're talking Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump and it can all be a bit overwhelming -- especially in the final campaign days. Stressed out or dealing with anxiety? Here are some election self-care tips to get you through the finish line! (Seriously!)
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonKeith Raniere and the NXIVM Cult | What I Learned from Watching THE VOW on HBONational Film Society2020-10-27 | Patrick just finished watching the documentary series THE VOW on HBO about the sex-slave cult NXIVM and its leader Keith Raniere. Here's what he learned.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonAWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS Red Carpet | Yuji Okumoto, Tamlyn Tomita, Randall Park, Dante Basco, ChozenNational Film Society2020-10-21 | AWESOME ASIAN BAD GUYS had it's Los Angeles Premiere at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival. Check out the scene with AABG's cast and crew! Starring: Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto, Al Leong, George Cheung, Dante Basco, Randall Park, and Aaron Takahashi.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWatch Filipino American Short Films Streaming Online | Filipino American History MonthNational Film Society2020-10-20 | Watch Filipino American short films for Filipino American History Month! The Roxie Theater in conjunction with National Film Society, Kid Heroes Productions, and Mission Arcade presents PinxyTV, a collection of streaming online shorts from talented filmmakers including, Clarissa De Los Reyes, Kat Cole, Ruby Ibarra, Zorinah Juan, Rocky Rivera, Patricio Ginelsa, and Paola Mardo.
Music: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonI Just Watched: AMERICAN MURDER: THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR on Netflix | Watts FamilyNational Film Society2020-10-15 | Patrick has a strong reaction to watching Netflix's "American Murder: The Family Next Door", the true crime documentary film about Chris Watts and the Watts family. And he just had to tell somebody about it.
MUSIC: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWhy Is It Called Filipino American HISTORY Month?National Film Society2020-10-13 | October is Filipino American History Month. Started by FANHS in the 1990s, there's an important distinction to be made between "history" and "heritage". Happy FAHM!
MUSIC: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonWhy You Should Watch YELLOW ROSE in Theaters NOW | Diane Paragas, Eva Noblezada, Lea SalongaNational Film Society2020-10-09 | Yellow Rose, starring Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga, and Princess Punzalan, is in theaters NOW! It's the first Filipino American film to be distributed by a major studio. Go see it (safely), spread the word, and support Filipino American Cinema!
Synopsis: A Filipina teen from a small Texas town fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while having to decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has known.
MUSIC: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-sonBITTER MELON Q&A with H.P. Mendoza and Cast | Filipino American History MonthNational Film Society2020-10-09 | SEE VIDEO CHAPTERS BELOW. For Filipino American History Month, H.P. Mendoza's award-winning film BITTER MELON will be streaming for free from October 2-15. Here's the Zoom Q&A with H.P. and cast members Jon Norman Schneider, Patrick Epino, Brian Rivera, Theresa Navarro, and L.A. Renigen.
CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Patrick's Intro 2:26 Roxie Theater Intro 3:43 Intro to H.P. Mendoza and Cast 5:26 Journey from First Cut to the Final Theatrical Cut 7:55 What was it like playing these characters? 23:10 What does Bitter Melon have to say about gentrification? 26:25 How is the score of Bitter Melon different from other films you've made? 32:06 Do you like eating bitter melon? 36:26 As a filmmaker, what was it like to go from smaller crews to a much larger crew? 40:20 What kind of preparation did the cast go through to get into character? 49:50 Jon, what went into shooting the intense bar scene? 53:44 What is the importance of telling OUR stories?
MUSIC: "Girls" by Paper Son paperson.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/paper-son3 Reasons to Watch H.P. Mendozas Film BITTER MELON for FREE Right NowNational Film Society2020-10-06 | For Filipino American History Month, H.P. Mendoza's film Bitter Melon will be streaming for free from October 2-15. Here are 3 reasons (plus 1 bonus reason) to check it out!
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXResponding to Chozen, Karate Kid 2, Cobra Kai Season 3, Tamlyn Tomita CommentsNational Film Society2020-09-30 | Patrick responds to some of the best comments on a video called "How To Be Like Chozen from Karate Kid 2". Watch the original video here: youtu.be/q_Q53rxghZM
Watch an homage to the Karate Kid 2 Tea Ceremony with Tamlyn: youtu.be/H2S8uFLJRws
As mentioned on the episode, below are resources to support the Black community and learn more about issues in the Philippines including the Anti-Terrorism Bill. I compiled this based on research, resources shared by friends, colleagues, and Long Distance listeners (thank you all!), as well as my own recommendations. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. This is just a starting point. If you have a suggestion for something to include, please email hello (at) longdistanceradio (dot) com.
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot SessionsAn Asian man comes to terms with a big part of his Asian-ness | Spunk | 16mm Short FilmNational Film Society2020-05-04 | A man comes to terms with a critical part of himself -- and his Asian-ness.
Connect w/ National Film Society: https://NationalFilmSociety.com twitter.com/NatFilmSociety instagram.com/NationalFilmSocietyWe Survived Season 2 of Long Distance Podcast! | LDtvNational Film Society2020-04-29 | Paola and Patrick take a break from the crazy to celebrate and reflect on the end of Long Distance podcast Season 2.
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #16 Calls from the FrontlinesNational Film Society2020-04-23 | Conversations with healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and a call with The Park’s Finest co-owners Christine Araquel and Johneric Concordia about the Feed the Frontliners Project.
It’s the final episode of the second season of Long Distance so Paola and Patrick have a chat and we hear from you, our listeners, on how you’re doing at this time.
Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXLosing a Friend to COVID-19National Film Society2020-04-21 | Paying respects to Gerry Balasta, director of The Mountain Thief, who passed away from COVID-19 on April 18.
Leave a message with your name, where you're calling from and answers to some of these questions:
How do you feel right now? What’s your stay-at-home situation like? If you have to go out, why and what do you do? Are you on the frontlines of this COVID-19 fight? What’s happening in your community? Have you experienced racism? What are you doing to fight back? What’s getting you through this? Do you have any words of advice for other people?
We’re all in this together. Please call so we can share your story with our community on our next episode. (ANYONE CAN CALL SO PLEASE DO!!)
Thank you. Stay safe and healthy.
Learn more about Long Distance: https://LongDistanceRadio.com
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #15 Racism in the Time of CoronavirusNational Film Society2020-03-25 | Hey. Paola here. In this episode, I share my experience with COVID-19 racism and conversations with Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man) and Devin Cabanilla (Filipino American National Historical Society, Seattle) about the disturbing rise of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXDont Be Racist: Vincent Chin and Why You Should NOT Call Coronavirus the Chinese VirusNational Film Society2020-03-24 | What we can learn from the film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” directed by Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña. And why you should NOT call Coronavirus the “Chinese Virus”.
Music: Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.comPODCAST | Long Distance | #14 Myrla, Part 2: The Safe HouseNational Film Society2020-03-11 | The story continues as Myrla Baldonado works as an underground activist during the Marcos dictatorship. In 1983, while organizing students near the U.S. Naval Base in Subic Bay, she is arrested and taken to an undisclosed location. Please Note: This episode contains graphic descriptions of torture and a meniton of suicide.
Watch the accompanying episode of Long Distance TV where Myrla talks about her experiences surviving torture under martial law: youtu.be/iGsJ8s_lUYo
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXLife Under Martial Law | LDtvNational Film Society2020-03-10 | Myrla Baldonado was an underground activist during the period of martial law in the Philippines under the Marcos regime. Here she describes the moments leading up to martial law and her experience as a candidate for salvaging, otherwise known as extrajudicial killings.
Learn more about Myrla's story on the podcast LongDistance available at LongDistanceRadio.com and any podcast app.
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #13 Myrla, Part 1: The UndergroundNational Film Society2020-02-26 | Myrla Baldonado is just a college student when protests and violent clashes between students and police break out during the First Quarter Storm of 1970 in the Philippines. When she learns about the dark truths of her country and its ties to U.S. imperialism, she risks everything to join the fight against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
Watch the accompanying episode of Long Distance TV where Myrla talks about her experiences surviving torture under martial law: youtu.be/iGsJ8s_lUYo
Long Distance TV Credits: Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits: Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXOur Trip to Delano: Larry Itliong, Agbayani Village, Filipino Hall, and More | LDtvNational Film Society2020-02-17 | A visit to Delano, California where Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong and a group of brave Filipino farmworkers started the historic Delano Grape Strike in 1965. Learn more about this story on the podcast Long Distance: youtu.be/YO28NrEvpS8
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #12 Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape StrikeNational Film Society2020-02-14 | At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965, he led Filipino farmworkers in a historic fight for their rights.
Cover art by Andre Sibayan from Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong.
For more information about Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong, visit BridgeDelta.com. A percentage of proceeds from this book will be donated to the nonprofit organizations Little Manila Rising and the Filipino American National Historical Society.
To watch Delano Manongs: The Forgotten Heroes of the United Farm Workers, visit PBS.org and check out the Facebook Page: facebook.com/DelanoManongs
Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits:
Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #11 Dante BascoNational Film Society2020-01-17 | Growing up in Hollywood with Dante Basco, an actor, filmmaker, writer, and poet best known for starring as the cult character Rufio in Steven Spielberg’s Hook and Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Watch the accompanying Dante Basco episode of Long Distance TV where he talks about making it in Hollywood: youtu.be/AQk1I2LK34A
Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits:
Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXDante Basco on How to Make It in Hollywood | LDtvNational Film Society2020-01-16 | Growing up in Hollywood with Dante Basco, an actor, filmmaker, writer, and poet best known for starring as the cult character Rufio in Steven Spielberg’s Hook and Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
This is an excerpt from the podcast Long Distance. For the full podcast story head to: youtu.be/MQjkNJNw1vA
Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits:
Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #10 Long Distance Radio HourNational Film Society2019-12-17 | Stories, music, and more from Filipino diaspora. Featuring journalists Aurora Almendral and Suzie Racho, musical artists Bambu and Travis Atreo, chef Isa Fabro, and more. For links to all the stories and artists featured in this episode, visit the episode page on LongDistanceRadio.com.
Director, Editor, Director of Photography Patrick Epino
Host, Writer, Producer Paola Mardo
Long Distance Podcast Credits:
Host, Writer, Creator, Producer Paola Mardo
Producer Patrick Epino
Music Blue Dot Sessions
Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms. Special thanks to Janelle Quibuyen, Jenna Molster, Bob Carlson, and all of our featured guests.
Stories, music, and more from the Filipino diaspora. Featuring Bambu, Prometheus Brown feat. Sendai Era, Travis Atreo, C. Light and the Prisms, Pam Reyes, Aurora Almendral, Suzie Racho, Denise Guerra, Isa Fabro, Saeng Douangdara, Copper and Heat podcast, and more.
Produced with Support from Google Podcasts creator program PRXPODCAST | Long Distance | #9 Long Distance Calls Vol. 1National Film Society2019-12-03 | Stories, anecdotes, thoughts, and experiences about being Filipino in the world today. Delivered through voicemail messages from Long Distance listeners.
If you'd like to share your story for a future calls episode, call 213-293-6024 and leave us a message about what it’s like to be Filipino wherever you are in the world. Please leave your full name if possible, where you’re from and how we can email or call you back in case we need to follow up.
Heads up: We received a lot of calls from the U.S. this first time around because that's where most podcast listeners are these days. If you're based outside of the U.S., we want to hear from you too! If for some reason you are unable to call, send your message as a voice memo or audio file via email to hello@longdistanceradio.com.