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    No Look Pass

    Melissa JOHNSON 2011 USA Documentary color 87min English BD
    No Look Pass is the coming-of-age American Dream story of Emily "Etay" Tay, a second generation Burmese immigrant from Chinatown, Los Angeles, who breaks all of the rules of tradition.After living a double life at Harvard University, she strives to play professional basketball in Germany while coming out as a lesbian.Emily's dreams are no slam dunk—family, race, and Don't Ask Don't Tell conspire against her, firing her passions on and off the court.Following Emily through sweaty practices, her romantic relationship and heartbreaking disappointments, No Look Pass is a story about opportunity and identity, the loss that accompanies growth, and the courage required to live the life you imagine.

    Director

    Melissa JOHNSON

    Once the captain of the Harvard University Women's Basketball team, she began her career in documentary film, television, web production, and digital marketing ten years ago. After launching High Hip Productions in 2009, she directed the short, Act As If, documenting Harvard women's basketball coach Kathy Delaney-Smith and her positive life philosophy. It was played in 10 film festivals nationwide with acknowledgement in The New York Times and The Boston Herald.

    Director's Statement ▾

    Melissa JOHNSON

    2009 Act As If
    2011《我的籃球夢》No Look Pass

    Director & Screenplay & Producer/ Melissa JOHNSON Editing/ Amanda HUGHES Director of
    Photography/ Stefan GLIDDEN Original Music/ Elliott GOLDKIND Cast/ Emily TAY, Katie ROLLINS,
    Kathy Delaney-SMITH,

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