Akira's Hip Hop Shop (English & Japanese)
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER: Joe Doughrity
PRODUCERS: Joe Doughrity, Joseph Shim, Ralph Wilson
SCHOOL: Columbia College Hollywood
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Lightspeed Entertainment, Daydreamer Pictures
CAST: James Kyson Lee, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Madoka, Jason Yorrick
SYNOPSIS: This is a romantic comedy/drama about a rap music loving Japanese guy who owns a record store with his best friend.  When Daphne, a young Black culinary student, walks into his shop one day Akira’s life is changed forever.  As their relationship blooms, Akira and Daphne must endure the less enlightened attitudes of family and friends.  Does love truly conquer all?  Or will prejudice and politics drive the couple apart?
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Joe Doughrity