They Call Me Suki
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.G. Evangelista
- Screenplay & Story
- M.G. Evangelista
- Original Score
- Lia Ouyang Rusli
- Original Title
- They Call Me Suki
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.G. Evangelista
M.G. Evangelista
Lia Ouyang Rusli
Lorena Durán
Alan Wu
Simone Ling, Robert C. Winn, Brad Jenkins, Saj Patel, Kristen Wong
Department Leadership Roster
M.G. Evangelista
Director
M.G. Evangelista
Writer
Simone Ling
Producer
Robert C. Winn
Producer
Lorena Durán
Director of Photography
Alan Wu
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Call Me Suki
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of They Call Me Suki includes Jess X. Snow, Julie Azuma, Suki Terada Ports, Robert C. Winn.
When was They Call Me Suki released and how long is it?
They Call Me Suki was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for They Call Me Suki?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Call Me Suki was composed by Lia Ouyang Rusli.