Daily Archives: December 23, 2012

Mr. Cao Goes to Wahington Trailer

Mr. Cao Goes to Wahington Trailer

What happens when a Vietnamese American political rookie goes up against the realities of Southern racial politics and ultra-partisan struggles in Washington, DC? Directed by S. Leo Chiang, MR. CAO GOES TO WASHINGTON follows the unexpected journey of Representative Joseph Cao, a Vietnamese American Republican who scored a surprise victory when he was elected in a predominantly African American Democratic district in New Orleans. The first Vietnamese American ever elected to the U.S. Congress and the only non-white House Republican of the 111th Congress, Cao quickly made headlines as the only Republican to vote for President Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act. But will two years in Washington allow Cao to keep his integrity and idealism intact?

“Mr. Cao explores partisanship and race, two issues which have been important — and divisive — this election season,” says Chiang. “The film examines those two themes through the eyes of an idealist centrist who happens to be an Asian American Republican who tried to survive in the ultra-partisan climate that exists in the country today.”

A pro-life Catholic, former seminarian and lawyer from the Versailles neighborhood of New Orleans, Anh “Joseph” Cao decided to join the public sector to fight for the greater good of his city and country. Elected in an upset in 2008 when his opponent was rocked by scandal, Cao enters the political arena with a disarming combination of earnest naiveté, integrity, and passion. While on the House floor, he speaks frequently about overcoming partisan and racial differences. He soon becomes known as the most liberal Republican in the House, infuriating his fellow Republicans by befriending President Obama and supporting health care reform, all the while insisting that his votes are based solely on personal principle and the needs of his district. Later, he reverses his position and alienates the President by voting with the Republicans against the health care bill, citing inadequate language to prevent funding for abortion. When Cao campaigns for re-election in 2010, he gets an eye-opening lesson in partisan politics and learns the hard way about the temporal nature of political friendships and the power of long-standing political alliances and traditions.

Mr. Cao Goes to Wahington Trailer

Gang Fight by Just Kidding Films

Gang Fight by Just Kidding Films

When Joe approaches Bart in a dark alley, things get quickly out of control between the Just Kidding Films brethren. Do you ever immediately assume something about a person from the way they dress, talk, act, look? You might be walking down a dark parking lot late at night and see a shady looking guy. Of course your defenses will be up, but just like this story tells, looks can be deceiving. It just matters how you treat someone even though they seem a certain way.

Watch more Just Kidding Films: Friend Problems, Gangnam Style spoof, Lie in Your Barn, Carpool, Freaky Girls, Tastea, Sweet Tooth, Name Brand, and Without Shoes.

Gang Fight by Just Kidding Films (contains profanity)

Behind the scenes of Gang Fight by Just Kidding Films

FCKSWG by Matt Brevner

FCKSWG by Matt Brevner

Rapper Matt Brevner gives you a taste of his new look with his single “FCKSWG” off his “Bushido Project” album. He focuses on his original sound rather than copy cat music that’s played out. Skip the trends and do your own original work. Do yourself and stay 20 steps ahead of everyone else. His music shows how his originality is bringing out the crowds to his live performances.

Listen to more Matt Brevner: Jitters, Culture Shock and Never Gonna Be My Friend.

FCKSWG by Matt Brevner (contains explicit language)