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The day started off cold. The weather was tough all around. I have no idea why I took this photo. It was in Japantown right across from the Hotel Tomo. Do they look alike? This was my last full day there.

Harry getting ready. Notice the dudes just hang out, and the ladies get pretty.

Just before we're out to get out. I think Harry was nervous.

The Q and A, Harry listens to the David Choe taped...
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The day started off cold. The weather was tough all around. I have no idea why I took this photo. It was in Japantown right across from the Hotel Tomo. Do they look alike? This was my last full day there. Harry getting ready. Notice the dudes just hang out, and the ladies get pretty. Just before we’re out to get out. I think Harry was nervous. The Q and A, Harry listens to the David Choe taped message. Strange image, but this is post screening at the Dirty Hands merch table. Harry had fans talking to him, it was great. At the Poleng. Ok. I forget the tallest Asian girl’s name. It starts with an M. That’s Jean Sun on the right. Sheldon and Shilpi Gupta.
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Starting early in the day, I walked by this sculpture in the plaza in SF's Japantown. It's by Ruth Asawa. She's a great sculptor that not enough know about. These are made of solid metal, but I like her wire sculptures best. They're pretty insane.


Shilpi Gupta, Dan DeLorenzo, and Emily Chang
Humberville Poetry Slam
Our interview was at a table as if we were drinking coffee.

Tse Chun who's film is...
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Starting early in the day, I walked by this sculpture in the plaza in SF’s Japantown. It’s by Ruth Asawa. She’s a great sculptor that not enough know about. These are made of solid metal, but I like her wire sculptures best. They’re pretty insane. Shilpi Gupta, Dan DeLorenzo, and Emily ChangHumberville Poetry SlamOur interview was at a table as if we were drinking coffee. Tse Chun who’s film is called Children of Invention. We did this one on the bridge. He’s a cool guy and is only 28 years old. Jeff Adachi, a public defender has a film called You Don’t Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story. He’s a great guy. Late in the game of film, Jeff Adachi said that being a public defender is like being a filmmaker. Chicken pork at Regalito Rosticeria This place rocks, but it took an hour wait to get in. I usually wouldn’t wait and hour, but it might have been worth it. SFIAAFF – Directions in Sound – There was a lot going on and this group of MC’s braved the cold and did their craft. This was at 111 Minna. See the Matrix in back?
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You wouldn't have believed it. A concert in a hotel room. Goh Nakamura and friends played music to over 20 something folks in a room. I can't believe it didn't cause problems. They played till 3am. There's a lot to say about a room concert like this and honestly, I could never give it it's due here.


That's Goh


I didn't catch their names but they sounded great. The latter part is Goh doing Wouldn't...
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