Boogie

In this coming-of-age drama, a talented high school basketball player named Alfred “Boogie” Chin navigates the challenges of pursuing his dreams while dealing with the expectations of his traditional Chinese-American family. The film explores themes of identity, ambition, and cultural conflict as Boogie strives to earn a basketball scholarship and secure his future. Directed by Eddie Huang, the movie features performances by Taylor Takahashi and the late rapper Pop Smoke in his acting debut. While it hasn’t received any major awards, it offers a unique perspective on the Asian-American experience. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.