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Barrier Device
Directed byGrace Lee
Written byGrace Lee
Produced by
  • Caroline Libresco
  • Rosie Wong
Starring
  • Sandra Oh
  • Suzy Nakamura
CinematographyPatricia Lee
Edited byGrace Lee
Music by
  • Billy Cote
  • Mary Lorson
Release date
  • March 2002 (2002-03) (CAAMFest)[1]
Running time
26 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

"Barrier Device" is a 2002 short film written and directed by Grace Lee. It stars Sandra Oh as a sex researcher and Suzy Nakamura as a subject. It won four awards, including the silver medal at the 29th Student Academy Awards.

Plot

Researcher Audrey conducts a study on female condoms. In the course of her work, she discovers that Serena, one of her subjects, is romantically involved with her ex-fiancé. Torn between professional integrity and curiosity, Audrey attempts to learn more about Serena's life without compromising her work.

Cast

  • Sandra Oh as Audrey
  • Suzy Nakamura as Serena
  • Melinda Peterson as Dr. Campbell
  • Jonathan Liebhold as Dwight
  • Brian Kim as Brian

Production

Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film.[2]

Release

Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest.[1]

Reception

Awards

YearOrganizationAwardRecipientResultRef
2002Student Academy AwardsSilver medalGrace LeeWon[3]
2002Urbanworld Film FestivalGrand Jury PrizeGrace LeeWon[4]
2002Palm Springs International Film FestivalBest Short over 15 MinutesGrace LeeWon[5]
2002Directors Guild of AmericaBest Asian American FilmGrace LeeWon[6]
2002 San Diego Asian Film Festival Best Narrative Short Barrier Device Won [7]

References

  1. 1 2 Marquez, Mayra (May 5, 2002). "All eyes on Lee". Daily Bruin. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ Ryan, Tim (January 25, 2007). "Slamdance: Interview with "American Zombie"'s Grace Lee". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "25 NEW FACES OF INDEPENDENT FILM 2002". Filmmaker (Summer 2002). Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ Oei, Lily (August 12, 2002). "Urban fest fetes 'Manito'". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ Berkshire, Geoff (August 12, 2002). "Palm laurels go to 'Wormhole'". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ McNary, Dave (October 23, 2002). "DGA honors student helmers". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "SDAFF Award Winners | Pacific Arts Movement". pacarts.org. Archived from the original on April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.

Further reading

  • Shimizu, Celine Parreñas (2007). The Hypersexuality of Race: Performing Asian/American Women on Screen and Scene. Duke University Press. pp. 249–255. ISBN 9780822389941.

External links

  • Barrier Device at IMDb
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