Continue the fun on Friday with more movies and more parties at the Austin Asian American Film Festival.

FRIDAY EVENTS

Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority Austin Premiere

@ Texas Union Theater

Winner of multiple awards, Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority is the story of a dynamic trailblazer, born on a Maui sugar plantation, who rose to become a prominent U.S. Congress woman, challenging the place of women, and Japanese Americans in the United States, and redefining American politics in the process.

FREE for UT students!

November 13 2:00-4:00 pm 24th & Guadalupe

Sita Sings the Blues

@ Texas Union Theater

Sita Sings the Blues utilizes three different styles of animation to tell four distinct, but parallel stories. This delightful award-winning film more than earns its tagline as 'The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told.' Co-sponsored by Saheli for Asian Families.

November 13 4:00-6:00 pm 24th & Guadalupe

White on Rice!

Come join SEC Asian American Culture Committee in collaboration with the AAAFF for the Austin premiere of White on Rice! After the movie, meet main actress Lynn Chen in the Q&A session.

FREE with UT student ID!

November 13 6:00-8:00 pm 24th & Guadalupe

Bollywood Blowout w/ DJ Mel & Special Guest

@ Malverde

Bringing Bollywood back with DJ Mel and special guest rocking this party with Bollywood inspired music. This is one you don't want to miss!

VIP pre-party 8-10 pm (badge holders/invite only) - unlimited drinks

Public party: 1o pm - 2 am

For non badge holders: FREE access and 2 FREE drinks w/ RSVP!

November 13 10:00 pm - 2:00 am 400-B W. 2nd Street

VIP badges for the festival are $50 online and $60 at the door.

The badge allows unlimited drinks, appetizers and films! Also, VIP access to parties

with the actors and directors!

Student film-only passes are available for $18 online and $23 at the door.

To get the full scoop on all things AAAFF related, be sure to check out their web site.

The Justice blog will also be keeping you posted on all the events going on this

weekend at the Austin Asian American Film Festival, so make sure to check back here daily!