“To Live and Die in Manila” features interviews with local artist who speak openly and frankly about their scene, their music, and their thoughts on the city they call home. Featuring; Eyedress, Owfuck, BP Valenzuela, Teenage Granny, RH Xanders, Den Sy Ty, and Jeona Zoleta.
Stefan He Qin didn't think his life would go this way. At 24, he had scammed 140 million from investors, family and friends. We captured the only interview he did, 3 days before beginning his 7.5 year sentence at Fort Dix Prison.
As LGBTQ+ communities around the world attempt greater inclusion, Asian drag performers in Vancouver are making strides to carve out their own space that authentically celebrates their heritage and queerness. “Yellow Peril: Queer Destiny” is a 2019 documentary that celebrates and explores the nuances of queer Chinese Diasporic identity. The doc follows several Vancouver drag performers as they build an inclusive future by exploring queerness in Chinese culture.
For decades, the infamous tale of Si Quey Sae-Ung has haunted the nightmares for Thai children. In 1958, he was sentenced to death after confessing to kidnapping and devouring children. After his execution, his corpse was mummified for all to see at a museum labeled as “the cannibal.” His name became synonymous with the Boogeyman. But in 2018, people started shedding a new light on Si Quey’s case, asking: Who was the killer really and could there be a darker truth behind his story?
Cheung Tze Keung may have been the ballsiest gangster in history. He extorted Hong Kong billionaires for over $300 million dollars and spent lavishly on mansions and luxury cars before gambling it all away.
When Faye Wong began her career, she was restricted to drive her creative career the way she wanted. She would move out of Asia to New York out of frustration, but Faye would return home to dominate the Canto-pop scene with a brand new attitude. This is the true story behind the ‘Diva of Asia', who would retire at 35 to play mahjong.