3rd i Co-presents “To Kill a Tiger”
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesA farmer in Jharkhand, India, takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the survivor of sexual assault.
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JOYLAND
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJOYLAND is a visually gorgeous and subversive family drama set in the bustling megacity of Lahore, Pakistan. Pressured to earn his own salary, soft-spoken house husband Haider is hired to perform in an erotic dance show. He’s attracted to the lead performer, an irrepressible trans woman named Alina Khan, and their relationship takes unpredictable turns. […]
3rd i’s SHORTS: FROM MUMBAI TO THE MISSION
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFilmmakers Rucha Chitnis and Alka Raghuram in person! 3rd i’s signature shorts program brings filmmakers into conversation together from South Asia to California and throughout the Diaspora. From short-form documentaries to dramatic narratives, and genres ranging from Sci-Fi to comedy to horror, this year’s edition tackles stories of relationships, identity, and social justice. GANGA, Alka […]
KATHAL (JACKFRUIT)
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesClick above for FREE tickets! Preceded by short film DOS BROS FORCE. KATHAL (Jackfruit), directed by Amit Ashraf, is a fun, quirky, and enjoyable comedy for the whole family. At its core, KATHAL is a creative and exuberant story about the adventures of two mischievous kids, but on its edges, the film is an enlightening […]
TIKTOK, BOOM
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWhat does it mean to be a digital native? TIKTOK, BOOM dissects one of the most influential platforms of the contemporary social media landscape. Directed by CODED BIAS filmmaker Shalini Kantayya, the film keenly examines the algorithmic, sociopolitical, economic, and cultural influences and impact of the history-making app. This rigorous exploration balances a genuine interest […]
AGRA
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFasten your seatbelts and proceed with caution, the new arthouse film AGRA, from 3rd i alum Kanu Behl (TITLI), which opened to rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival, is an audacious and riveting film that looks into Indian family dynamics, patriarchy, and sexual frustration within limited physical space in metropolitan homes in India. Guru, […]
THE GOLDEN THREAD
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFilmmaker Nishtha Jain in person! Bay Area Premiere A visually spectacular and symphonic ode to manual labor and the jute factories of West Bengal, India. THE GOLDEN THREAD documentary, directed by 3rd i alum and multi-award-winning filmmaker Nishtha Jain (GULABI GANG, LAKSHMI AND ME), with its magical long takes and beautifully composed shots, fully immerses […]
BANGLA SURF GIRLS
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBANGLA SURF GIRLS, directed by Elizabeth D. Costa, is an inspiring and immersive documentary that takes us into the heart of Cox’s Bazar, a beach town in Bangladesh, where we witness the transformation of young girls who join a local surf club and dream of freedom from traditional expectations. The memorable, educational and heartfelt storyline […]
A NIGHT OF KNOWING NOTHING
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPayal Kapadia’s documentary film, A NIGHT OF KNOWING NOTHING, is a brilliant, dreamlike, poetic exploration of the political and social changes occurring in India. Through a series of letters read aloud to an absent lover, we learn about the fears, desires, and philosophical identity of a young woman named L, a student at the Film […]
WHILE WE WATCHED
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFilmmaker Vinay Shukla in person! San Francisco Premiere A riveting and essential film, WHILE WE WATCHED, directed by 3rd i alum Vinay Shukla (AN INSIGNIFICANT MAN), is an award-winning gem of a doc and not to be missed. It is an urgent reminder that we have much to lose if we can no longer tell […]
San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival 2023
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us for 3rd i’s 21st Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival, October 20-22 at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco, with special guests celebrating 21 years of community and diversity! View the schedule of films here.
WHILE WE WATCHED
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFilmmaker Vinay Shukla in person! San Francisco Premiere A riveting and essential film, WHILE WE WATCHED, directed by 3rd i alum Vinay Shukla (AN INSIGNIFICANT MAN), is an award-winning gem of a doc and not to be missed. It is an urgent reminder that we have much to lose if we can no longer tell […]
Bhangra and Beats Night Market
Downtown SF Battery St @ Clay, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMove to the beats of the Bay, taste delicious street food cuisines, sip cocktails, shop from unique local artisans, and celebrate San Francisco's cultural renaissance -- all while gazing at the moon rising above the stunning Downtown San Francisco skyline at Bhangra & Beats Night Market.
Free
Bhangra and Beats Night Market
Downtown SF Battery St @ Clay, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMove to the beats of the Bay, taste delicious street food cuisines, sip cocktails, shop from unique local artisans, and celebrate San Francisco's cultural renaissance -- all while gazing at the moon rising above the stunning Downtown San Francisco skyline at Bhangra & Beats Night Market.
Free
3rd i Co-presents Lagaan in SF
4 Star Theater 2200 Clement St, San Francisco, CA, United States3rd i Co-Presents Lagaan: Once Upon a Time In India A 2001 Bollywood blockbuster classic directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Lagaan stars Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh as his leading lady. A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) composed the highly acclaimed musical score, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Farmers facing a delayed start to the Monsoons in a […]
$12.50 – $15.00
Bhangra and Beats Night Market
Downtown SF Battery St @ Clay, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMove to the beats of the Bay, taste delicious street food cuisines, sip cocktails, shop from unique local artisans, and celebrate San Francisco's cultural renaissance -- all while gazing at the moon rising above the stunning Downtown San Francisco skyline at Bhangra & Beats Night Market.
Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art
Asian Art Museum Samsung Hall, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesA journey for the mind, body, and senses through two millennia of art inspired by dance from South and Southeast Asia and the Himalayas.
Grounding, a Film Showcase co-presented with APAture 2022
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFeatured artist Pallavi Somusetty will screen Coach Emily, a 9 minute sneak peek into the feature documentary to come, followed by her short doc Escaping Agra, about a transgender Indian teen.
Online Program: “Retro Short Films”
Online CA, United States3rd i's Festival online program this year is “Retro Shorts.” A link to watch will be available here on October 6; no registration is required.
COAST TO COAST: MUMBAI TO THE MISSION
Roxie Theater 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSee only at the Roxie Theater, not available online. Filmmakers Hena Ashraf, Naman Gupta and Faroukh Virani in person! 3rd i's signature shorts program brings filmmakers into conversation together from South Asia to California and throughout the Diaspora. With short-form documentaries to dramatic narratives and genres ranging from comedy to animation, this year's edition tackles […]
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