New Korean Movie Night: Western Avenue

Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York

Thursday, May 1st, 2025, 7:30 PM
Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)

Tickets: Free (RSVP Required)
* RSVP and seating are first come, first served.
* Limited same-day standby tickets are available.
* For an additional question, please contact film@koreanculture.org
* There will be a Q&A session followed by the showing


Please read carefully below for more information:

* Ticket Holder

  • Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

  • All seating is first-come, first-served.

  • Your tickets will be released to the standby line 10 minutes before the show, so we recommend you arrive early to secure your seats.

* Standby Entry

  • There are a limited number of tickets available for the standby line day, and additional seats may become available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

  • Standby line will form on the 1st floor at 122 E. 32nd Street, NYC.

  • Please note that we cannot guarantee admission for those in the standby line, but we will do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible.


The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents New Korean Movie Night, a regular screening series showcasing a diverse range of Korean and Korean American films, including short films, documentaries, and independent productions. This initiative is dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers while enhancing accessibility and appreciation for Korean cinema in New York City.

As part of this ongoing series, this screening highlights Western Avenue, the Amazon Prime series converted into a movie. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the Director of the film, Yoo-Seok Jong, and lead actor, Jongman Kim.

Through New Korean Movie Night, the Korean Cultural Center New York aims to further engage local audiences with Korean cinema by offering a variety of programs. The initiative also seeks to provide a platform for more Korean filmmakers to expand their presence in New York.

For any inquiries, please contact the Korean Cultural Center New York at film@koreanculture.org.

◆ Program

◆ Western Avenue (2023)

Director: Yoo-Seok Jong

Running Time: 90 min 00 sec

Synopsis:
Sejong Production, a small Korean American film production company located in Koreatown LA. Filmmakers, who are united with dreams and passion for filmmaking, have a special journey challenging the Hollywood past the glass ceiling for immigrants and minorities. 




 
Inji Jung