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I swear, the more I watch this trailer the more anxious I get..when will it be released? on Imbd it’s saying October 11th..but then I’m hearing 2008…what’s a girl to doooo?
Sorry, be patient! Good things come to those who wait, Belle!
Seriously, the short will be available in ‘08. Keep checking this site. We appreciate your support!
I have been waiting too! I thought it was coming out in 2007. Essh! I’m glad to know that it will be released soon! ^^
Patience is a virtue Sarah. (at least that’s what I keep telling myself!)
Finally. It’s about time someone tells a true story about human nature and the sexual attraction of two people. I applaud the director and producers for bringing thse type of relationships to the forefront. We need more of this.
Thanks Dee. But it’s not JUST a sexual attraction between them (though that’s there too). they connect on so many other levels over musical tastes, food, etc.
The porn industry serves up plenty of interracial sex. AHHS is (and wants very much to be) a love story.
best,
Joe
This looks like a real cool joint, and since James Kyson Lee is well known from Heroes it might bring attention to this film. But for a Chinese guy his Japanese is pretty authentic.
One thing though the official trailer is so choppy, but the behind the scenes stuff plays with no problem or choppyness. Went to Youtube to see the official trailer.
Thanks, D. James is actually Korean.
Sorry about any choppyness on the media. We’re still working out some kinks. And it depends on your computer and connection speed as well.
Okay… Oh my gosh I am … you… you just don’t understand! I’m speechless (quickly overcame that affliction as you are about to see) and spreading the word to all I know. As a woman who was born from a Black Woman and Japanese Man (even tho I know sexxy James Kyson Lee is Korean hehe) I am VERY excited about this movie. In college, I got my degree majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human Sexuality Studies and one of my interests were intraminority relationships in particular Black Women and Asian Men. Considering individually both groups have an outmarry rate far less than their counterparts and speaking from personal experience this subject has lead me to doing research (and coming up with bupkus in terms of academic research). Honestly, this is the first film in America that I’ve seen with a story like this in it’s exact context. I mean there been others but it’s usually the interracial couple involving an BW/AM is relegated to platonic relations. Someday if you are ever interested I would love to pick your brain about this project as well as send you a copy of a paper I once did on this subject titled: Stereotypes and Asian Male/Black Female Sexual Relationships:
The Case of Small Penis Meets Strong Black Woman.
Yea I know interesting title it’s meant to be ‘provocative’. And My focus isn’t solely on sexuality but it was for a sex class lol.
Sayonara!
Domo arigato gozaimasu Joe-san!
Cool, thanks Autumn! I’d love to read your paper. You can e-mail me at joe@akirashiphopshop.com
Keep spreading the word 
oh don’t worry I am! I’ve told my parents about this and my friends. And some of my friends are just as excited about this movie as I am hehehe
Can’t wait for it to come out!
I don’t live in LA! 
Do you know if you are going to release a DVD? I love it just by watching the trailer! Good job!
Thanks Kim. Keep checking the site for when we might release the DVD! Also sign up for the newsletter for updates.
This is exciting to see.My husband is Chinese and I’m Afro-Jamaican. I’ve dated Korean and Chinese guys in the past, as well as African (Nigerian) men. Its nice to see this (a Black woman and an Asian male romance) represenation on film. People are people and simply fall in love. I look forward to its release.
Wow, Ade! Thanks for kind words. Hopefully you’ll get your chance to see it in ‘08!
I just stumbled across this and it really caught my interest. Its different from the other movies that are out in the fact that it touches upon subjects that others are afraid of. I’m very excited to see the whole movie. I hope its released soon.
Keep checking the site for updates Sable. AKIRA will be coming your way soon!
Looks hot. Can’t wait to see it. Any chance you guys are doing a screening somewhere in the midwest anytime soon?
Danielle,
We were just in Michigan! We may be there again June 23-29. Keep checking the site’s screenings page and sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for your interest.
Hey,
Y’all can’t do this to me anymore…when is the movie coming out…this is april ‘08…is it ever coming out coz I’m quickly losing my patience…better yet, will it show in Atl, GA…PLIZ…I’M GOING CRAZY!!!!!!
Okay, because YOU demanded it, Pauline….
“Akira” will be shown in Atlanta as part of the Pan African Film Festival this July! Here’s what I know so far:
PAFF Atlanta, which will take place July 18 – 27, 2008, at the Rich Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center and the Hill Auditorium, High Museum of Art. PAFF Atlanta is part of the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) http://www.nbaf.org, a cultural celebration of the dance, music, film, theatre, visual arts and literary arts of the African Diaspora.
Hope you’ll come out and support! Thanks
Thanks a lot…D:D
OMG I can’t wait until this comes to Atlanta (I read the other comments). I’m not even sure how I got on this website, lol. But I’m really, really glad I did. I’ll be thinking about it until I get a chance to actually see it.
is there going to be a national release?
this looks awesome and i hope you do 100 million in sales!
charlie
we hope the feature secures national distribution.
the short (37 mins) will be available via this website later this summer.
you mentioned a mailing list earlier – how do i sign up for it?
-kerrita k.
Kerrita,
To sign up for the mailing list go t the front page (top right) at http://www.akirashiphopshop.com or http://www.popcultureshock.com/akira/
Thanks!
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Joe I really like this movie! Its about time someone made a love story between an Asian man and Black woman. Your movie has inspired me so much that I have been thinking about taking a course that teaches how to write for sitcoms, and movies. I hope that you get more than enough funding so you can finish Akira’s Hip Hop Shop.
22 – 37 minutes aint enough! LOL you better stop teasing us 
Thanks for the kind words, Sonja. Take that class and bring your point of view (as only you can) to the screen!
I rather please than tease so hopefully the feature version is coming soon.
best,
Joe
I just so happy that they have created another film featuring an asian man and a black women. The first one I seen was Catfish in Black Bean Sauce. I love it. I just so happy I want to cry. Being a sister myself that dates asian men. I get a lot of negativity. Why dont know. Because it not fair that white, black any other race of men can date Asian chicks even marry them. But when a Asian guy dates a black chick or da other way around it like .OMG. I mean come on give us a break let us love who we want it not fair to let other gender and races do it and it ok. And not ok for others.
Well said, Angela! Do you and date who you like.
Here’s to more enlightened attitudes in a post-Obama world!!?
Hi Joe –
I absolutely LOVE the film and I love the music played in the movie just as much! Do you know if/where I can buy Bruce Hathcock’s “Double Take” and “Spend the rest of our lives together”? He’s such a great artist and his songs fit perfectly with the theme of the movie. I’ve seen the clips on Youtube, but I’d like to have both songs in their entirety. Thanks and Happy Holidays:)
Gigi,
You can find Bruce’s music at http://www.bonethugaffiliated.com or via his MySpace pages:
http://www.myspace.com/brucehathcock
http://www.myspace.com/brucehathcockthugline
Thanks and Happy New Year!
I loved this film! Saw it on Lens On Talent and needless to say you have a fan in me Joe D. The acting was awesome and the chemistry between the leads was on point. Great job. Left me wanting more!
Thanks for the kind words, Yolanda. Appreciate the support.
Be sure to sign up for the mailing list on the front page.
I wished I would have known about that. I’m from the ATL and have made annual pilgrimages to the National Black Arts Festival(NBAF). That’s unfortunate that I missed out on this treat.
Never to late to experience the shop! Order the DVD here. Or check us out on Amazon:
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Akira's Hip-Hop Shop stars James Kyson Lee (NBC's "Heroes") and Emayatzy Corinealdi. Written and directed by Joe Doughrity.
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