In honor of AAPI Heritage and Mental Awareness Month, CATS is proud to present, Tom Huang's film, "DEALING WITH DAD".

This award winning film follows Margaret as she reluctantly goes back to her hometown in MILPITAS with her hapless brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad.  The thing is, everybody hates him and he is actually nicer depressed than well.

After the screening we will have a live Q&A with Tom Huang.

Schedule
7:15 pm - Doors Open
7:30 pm - Screening of Dealing with Dad
9:30 pm - Q&A with Producer, Director and Writer, Tom Huang

DEALING WITH DAD

MARGARET CHANG is rocked from her perfect alpha-mom-corporate-manager life when she has to go back to her hometown to deal with her overbearing dad, JIALUO, who’s usually an outspoken jerk but is now despondent and won’t leave the house. Since she can’t deal with her parents by herself, she drags along her older sad sack brother, ROY to help her. When they arrive back to their childhood home, they discover that their mom SOPHIE (equally overbearing) and youngest angry comic book nerd brother LARRY (still living with parents) are happy with this situation, since their dad is so much more pleasant depressed than well. The siblings struggle to understand what depression is, and whether it's worth getting their dad better. In the meantime, they reconnect as a family by bickering and reminiscing about the bad times with Dad, learning that their familial bond is stronger than they realize.

Trailer: Dealing with Dad Trailer

Q&A Guests:

May 30th & 31st
Tom Huang - Producer, Director and Writer

Tom Huang is a multi-award-winning indie filmmaker, producer, director and writer. His last feature film, “Find Me,” has drawn raves from audiences and critics alike across the U.S., scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with critics and winning Best Screenplay at the Rhode Island International Film Fest, Best Feature Film at the Atlanta Independent Film Fest, and the Audience Award at the Oregon DisOrient Asian-American Film Fest. The film was a streaming hit on Amazon Prime, reaching Prime’s Top Drama and Popular Films lists. Outside Magazine named it “the Indie Adventure Film we all need,” while Reel Honest Reviews wrote, “Find Me” is a funny, uniquely charming, and gorgeous film… it’s a meaningful and poignant film with life lessons that will make you sigh and even shed a few tears,” while the Chicago Reader called it a “strikingly original road movie… the stunning landscapes and Huang's low-key persona are enchanting, as are the ethnically diverse free spirits he encounters during his quest.” The film can currently be seen on amazon Prime as well as all other digital release platforms including Google Play and tubi TV. (www.findmethefilm.com)

May 30th & 31st
Suzanne Chiu - Senior Manager, Santa Clara County-Behavioral Health Services Department

Suzanne graduated with BS in Psychology and minor in Public Policy and Women’s Studies from UCLA. She holds a finance certificate from UC Berkely XT and a MSW from SJSU. Before joining the county, Suzanne worked in the financial sector as a Portfolio and Equity Manager and Corporate Services and Investment Relations Manager. Suzanne changed careers into the public sector and worked for various departments such as Social Services Agency and Department of Family and Children Services prior to joining Behavioral Health.

Suzanne has a wide variety of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lead for Behavioral Health outpatient clinic overseeing therapy and case management teams. She was a Contract Manager for the Inpatient and Residential Services Division managing contracts for residential facilities such as locked facilities, skilled nursing facilities, crisis residential, adult board and care, and shelters. She served as the Interim Division Director for Peer Services in the past and is now the Senior Manager for Peer Services overseeing the Cultural Communities Wellness Program and Office of Family and Consumer Affairs which focuses on early prevention and intervention.

May 30th
Vaughn Villaverde, Director of Advocacy, AACI

With over a decade of experience in health policy and federal, state, and local safety net programs, Vaughn joined the AACI team in 2021 as the Director of Advocacy, where he is responsible for leading efforts to engage with elected officials and policymakers in support AACI’s various health, behavioral health, and wellness programs. Vaughn is also responsible for working with regional coalitions, organizational partners, and members of the community on efforts related to healthcare delivery, health equity, racial equity, social justice, and civic engagement. Prior to joining AACI, Vaughn served as Associate Director of Health Policy at Working Partnerships USA and worked in the Government Affairs Department at the California Primary Care Association (CPCA)—California’s statewide association of community health centers. Vaughn received both his bachelor’s degree in political science and his Master of Public Health with a focus on health policy and management from the University of California, Berkeley.

Moderators
May 30th
Mike Inouye, Morning Traffic Reporter, NBC  

Mike Inouye’s roots are in technology. He first joined NBC Bay Area as an Internet Reporter. He then served as an IT Technician at the station before making the jump from behind the scenes to in front of the camera. Reporting on traffic for Bay Area commuters, he says he finally has a job that encompasses his passion for technology, communication, and live performance.

May 31st
Robert Handa, Reporter, Talk Show Host, NBC

Named as the 2015 Reporter of The Year by the Associated Press, Robert Handa is a reporter for NBC Bay Area. Robert Handa is also the host of Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa. He is an active member of many Bay Area organizations, including AAJA, KIMOCHI, Self-help for the elderly, Yu Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service and Asian Americans for Community involvement (AACI).

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