Let's Celebrate the 20th Annual LA Harbor International Film Festival

WHO: 20th annual LA Harbor International Film Festival (LAHIFF) (Mar. 2-5)

WHEN: DocSunday, March 5 – Closing day of LAHIFF features non-fiction films

WHAT: Program E 1 pm (doors open 12:30 pm) ~ POLA Premiere

Nailed It: Vietnamese & The Nail Industry

(USA, Nailed It Doc Inc, 2018, 59 min., Dir. Adele Pham)

Feature documentary chronicles the genesis and legacy of the 40 year Vietnamese nail salon business, its impact and the significant influence of film actress Tippi Hedren that helped forge the $8 billion-dollar American industry. For mixed-race Vietnamese filmmaker Adele Pham it is also a personal story as she confronts her cultural conflicts and discovers her place within the community, revealing the layers of this niche market and link between races that demonstrate social justice and positive relationships. Local connection to harbor with P.V. Nails featured and also Watts – part of L.A. City District 15.

WHERE: Warner Grand Theatre (WGT), 478 W. 6th St. historic downtown San Pedro, CA 90731 - POLA

COST: General Admission: $10.00; students, seniors,;Affiliates $8.00 Los Angeles Maritime Museum (LAMM),

Grand Vision Foundation (GVF), Hollywood Heritage (HH), San Pedro Bay Historical Society (SPGHS),

SP Art Association

TICKETS: Box office open from 12 noon – 5 pm CASH ONLY

MORE: Website: www.laharborfilmfest.com

OTHER: Street Parking only in vicinity of WGT – no fee at meters on Sunday.

Before and after screenings enjoy dining at LAHIFF “Epicurean Sponsors” including:

Niko’s Pizzeria, San Pedro Brewing Company, Wienerschnitzel, Think Café, Big Nick’s J. Trani’s Ristorante, Rafaello Ristorante,

The Sandwich Saloon, Omelet & Waffle Shop, Think Prime (evenings)

SUBSCRIBE FREE TO PALOS VERDES PULSE