Jamojaya: Opening Night Screening & Reception

Jamojaya: Opening Night Screening & Reception

Directed By Justin Chon

USA, Indonesia | Narrative | 93 min

East Coast Premiere

Asian CineVision’s 46th Annual Asian American Film Festival (AAIFF) will open with the East Coast premiere of Justin Chon’s narrative feature film, JAMOJAYA, on Wednesday, July 26 at the Museum of the Moving Image (36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106).

JAMOJAYA explores what happens when James (Rich Brian), an up-and-coming rapper at the crossroads of his career, decides to let go of his manager, who is also his father (Yayu A.W. Unru). This decision forces them to confront the past and figure out what they want from one another.

The screening of JAMOJAYA runs 93 minutes and will take place at the MoMI Redstone Theater. Immediately following will be a filmmaker Q&A and live in-person musical performance by Jimmy Lym (@yeahthisjimmy on Instagram).

Finally, there will be a reception following at the MoMI Reception Lobby, with light bites provided by local NYC vendors Warung Selasa, Jakarta Munch, Djamu, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia.

 

— About the Film —

A father-son relationship is put to the test when an up-and-coming rapper at the crossroads of his career decides to let go of his manager, who is also his father. This decision forces them to confront the past and figure out what they want from each other.

Event Details

  1. Doors Open to Public

    Museum of Moving Image Redstone Theater

  2. Screening of JAMOJAYA

    Museum of Moving Image Redstone Theater

  3. Filmmaker Q&A and live in-person musical performance by Jimmy Lym

    (@yeahthisjimmy on instagram)

    Museum of Moving Image Redstone Theater

  4. Reception

    with light bites from local NYC vendors Warung Selasa, Jakarta Munch, Djamu, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia.

    Museum of Moving Image Reception Lobby

This event is recommended for ages 14 and up

Tickets

In-Person
    • Date and Time

      Wednesday, July 26 2023

      6:30 PM to 10:45 PM

    • Venue

      MoMI - Redstone Theater

      36-01 35th Ave
      New York, NY 11106

    Film Details

    1. English, Indonesian

    2. English

    3. East Coast Premiere

    4. 2022

    5. 93 minutes

    6. Drama, Family

    7. Narrative

    8. USA, Indonesia

      1. Justin Chon


      Justin Chon is a Korean-American director, writer, and actor. In 2017, Chon made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film GOOK (AAIFF40), winning the Audience Award and the Next Innovator Award at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Subsequent feature films include MS. PURPLE (AAIFF42) and BLUE BAYOU (AAIFF44), both premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and 2021, respectively. Chon’s television work includes Apple’s TV series "Pachinko" and "Chief of War," the latter having just finished production. Chon has screened other films at previous AAIFFs, including BLUE BAYOU in 2021 (AAIFF44), MS. PURPLE in 2019 (AAIFF42), and GOOK in 2017 (AAIFF40).

      1. Alan Pao

        Joseph Dang

        David Matheny

      1. Justin Chon

        Maegan Houang

      1. Rich Brian

        Yayu A.W. Unru

    Sponsors & Community Partners

    Tickets

    In-Person