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Asian Gangs is a short documentary by Calum MacLeod & Lewis Bennett with cinematography by Benjamin Taft. It was accepted to the following festivals:

Toronto International Film Festival – 2012
Whistler Film Festival – 2012
Victoria Film Festival – 2013
Kingston Canadian Film Festival – 2013

TIFF PROGRAMMER’S NOTE: “In 1994, Grade 5 student Lewis Bennett got into a schoolyard fight that resulted in a stern warning from his principal: “Change your ways, or you’ll end up in an Asian gang.” Seventeen years later, Bennett revisits his past to determine if he took a wrong turn along the way. Candidly comedic and laced with sharp social commentary, Asian Gangs gives Langley, B.C., a well-deserved documentary treatment.” - Alex Rogalski

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 REVIEWS:

“Asian Gangs has more laughs in 10 minutes than most movies do in 90.” – Jesse Skinner (Toro Magazine)

“This is an uproariously funny short!” – Kindah Mardam Bey (Press+1)

“Asian Gangs an absolutely hilarious short film. The life-or-death way in which Lewis attempts to solve his personal mystery is so awkwardly dry it can’t help but inspire giggles.” – Mark Bell (Film Threat)

“A teasing interview with Bennett’s mother regarding the specifics of his conception and a silly recreation of the childhood fight are among the best of an impressive selection of great scenes the story takes us through.” - Ronan Doyle (Next Projection)

“Asian Gangs is a hilarious documentary.” – Pat Mullen (Cinemablographer)

What to see at TIFF 2012: Short Cuts Canada - Johnny Larocque (BlogTO)

“Perfect example of the stylistic transgressiveness that a well-made short can provide.” - Mike Cameron (The Substream)

“Lewis Bennett and Calum MacLeod have crafted a perfect mix of comedy and hard facts for their documentary Asian Gangs.” – Jared Mobarak (The Film Stage)

FILM INFORMATION:

Directed By: Calum MacLeod & Lewis Bennett
Written By: Calum MacLeod & Lewis Bennett
Cinematography By: Benjamin Taft
Editing: Calum MacLeod & Lewis Bennett
Music: Donald Weichel
Length: 9:23

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have any questions or requests please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Email: mail@asiangangs.ca
Telephone: 1-778-848-1845

LINKS:

Asian Gangs on Twitter
Official TIFF Trailer
Official TIFF Page
Calum MacLeod’s IMDB
Lewis Bennett’s IMDB
Benjamin Taft’s Website