Reflect on what Texas culture can look like when seen through the eyes of country music as we screen the award-winning film, Yellow Rose (2019). In rural Texas, a Filipino teen longs to make her mark on the world of country music. When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, she must make a choice between upholding her family’s traditions or leaving them all behind to pursue her lifelong aspiration. Directed by Diane Paragas, and staring Eva Noblezada, Princess Punzalan, Dale Watson, Liam ... view more »
Reflect on what Texas culture can look like when seen through the eyes of country music as we screen the award-winning film, Yellow Rose (2019). In rural Texas, a Filipino teen longs to make her mark on the world of country music. When an unexpected opportunity comes her way, she must make a choice between upholding her family’s traditions or leaving them all behind to pursue her lifelong aspiration. Directed by Diane Paragas, and staring Eva Noblezada, Princess Punzalan, Dale Watson, Liam Booth, and Lea Salonga, Yellow Rose was one of the first Filipino-American films to be released by a major Hollywood studio for theatrical release. “Heartfelt. Provocative. Affecting.” Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter.
Be sure to lasso a good friend or two, because y’all will want to join us for some preshow fun with country photo opportunities, fun activities.
This event is free! Registration is required for film screening. Grab your cowboy boots and hats and join us for a great evening; you can hang your hat on that one.
Preshow party starts at 6:30pm. The screening of Yellow Rose will begin at 7:30pm. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the screening starts. No-show tickets will be released 5 minutes before the film begins at 7:25pm. https://DACYellowRose.eventbrite.com
Yellow Rose has a running time of 94 minutes and is currently rated PG-13. View a trailer of the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oI5sUWvFWo.
For more information about this event, email DACTheater@austintexas.gov
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
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