Model Minority: The Movie
 

Synopsis

L.A. teenagers survive the treacherous world of peer pressure, drug dealers, juvenile hall and dysfunctional families. Kayla, an underprivileged Japanese American 16 year old, endangers her promising future as an aspiring artist when she becomes involved with a drug dealer.

 

Credits

Writer, Director, Producer: Lily Mariye

Producer: Boney James

Producer: Wendy Spence Rosato

Producer: Michael Huens

Co-Producers: Caroline Yeh and
                        Alice Vaughn

Director of Photography: John Matysiak

Casting Director: Patricia Noland

Casting Consultant: John Levey

Costume Designer: Lyn Paolo

Production Designer: Niko Vilaivongs

Editor: Meridith Sommers

Composer/Music Supervisor:
Boney James

 

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Cast

Kayla: Nichole Bloom O'Connor
Amberlyn: Courtney Mun
Angie: Jessica Tuck
Ken: Chris Tashima
Treyshawn: Delon de Metz
Grandma Reiko: Takayo Fischer
Dionte: Marc Anthony Samuel
Mrs. Ambrose: Helen Slater
J.J.: Robert Bailey, Jr.
Judge Keaton: Laura Innes
Eric the DJ: Taylor Boggan
Josie: Erin Sanders
Alicia: Danielle Larracuente
Megan: Kelly Heyer
Cristina: Michelle C. Bonilla
Co-Worker: Brooks Hall
Guard 1: Lyn Alicia Henderson
Guard 2: Laurie Kilpatrick
Guard 3: Charles Noland
Intake Officer: Alice Vaughn
Kid: Ashton Jordaa'n Ruiz
Ladonna: Sahara Garey
Lauren: Amanda Gallo
Nurse Alice Stanton: Ellen Crawford
Officer Joyce: Dale Dymkoski
Officer Thomas: Louie Liberti

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Special Jury Outstanding Director Award:
Lily Mariye

Breakthrough Performance
by a New Actor:
Nichole Bloom

Best Cinematography:

John Matysiak

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(updated 05.18.12)

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