“Ode to Margaret Cho,” a short film directed by Susie Lee and Greg Pak, is a DVD extra on “Assassin,” the new Margaret Cho concert DVD. The DVD can be bought now at Amazon.com — it ships on November 8.
Greg Pak: Ode to Margaret Cho
A short film written and directed by Susie Lee and Greg Pak
A Lee Family Film Project
2004, 3 1/2 minutes, color. Two older siblings repeat lines from Margaret Cho’s stand-up to alleviate the ennui of Korean American suburbia and annoy their youngest brother. Meanwhile, their mother toils away. A day in the life of suburban Korean America.
Written, Directed, and Produced by Susie Lee and Greg Pak
Starring Susie, David, Danny, Mom, and Dad
Lit, Shot, and Cut by Greg Pak
Sound by Malika Ra and Danny Lee
Additional Sound by Mark Manalo
Chicago Reader on “Ode to Margaret Cho”
“Ode to Margaret Cho” festivals and screenings
Screenings
2006 San Francisco Korean American Film Festival
2004 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
2004 Asian American International Film Festival, New York
2004 Newport International Film Festival, Rhode Island
2004 Asian Film Festival of Dallas
2004 Cinequest Film Festival
2004 South by Southwest Film Festival
2004 VC Film Fest
2004 Chicago Asian American Showcase