Daily Recommendation 10.17.08: The Princess of Nebraska

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It’s either a sign that the film isn’t going to turn a profit via the multitude of possibilities, or quite possibly, it’s a glimpse into the future of how indie, foreign and documentary film reach the masses. Magnolia Films, Cinetic and YouTube are combining their efforts for a case study that will answer many queries – unfortunately, many would argue that this first showcase isn’t something that will bring in droves of film addicts. After turning Hollywood for the better part of the last decade with examples like: Maid in Manhattan, Because of Winn-Dixie, and Last Holiday, many might argue that Wayne Wang’s better years might be behind him. 

Tonite you can become a part of history by taking a stab at The Princess of Nebraska on Youtube’s channel dedicated: The YouTube Screening Room (http://www.youtube.com/ytscreeningroom).

Sasha (Ling Li) is a foreign exchange student who finds herself pregnant. She’s the new generation of China, unmoored to traditions and history.  As she says, “In America I learned a new phrase, ‘moving on.’  Tomorrow I can start a new page.”  She travels from Nebraska to San Francisco to get an abortion, but in her exploration of the city in the next 24 hours she learns that turning a new page doesn’t necessarily mean turning your back on the past.