Season of the Boys (1997)

Shot at the Chinatown Basketball Tournament in New York City, August 1997 when the video maker stumbled upon by chance. Season of the Boys is about the myth of a "boy-season" that all men have been waiting for, which comes just once and only for a brief moment. The video documents the Asian boys who can jump, or at least pass the ball. Living between Black and White Americans, the yellow boys attempts to negotiate a space for themselves. Mixing unlikely subjects of athletics, voyeuristic desire and poetic expression, Season of the Boys explores how the culture of youth and beauty is constructed and influences us from an intimate viewpoint of the video maker.

Director: Ho Tam
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
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Cinematography: Ho Tam
Editing: Ho Tam
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Season of the Boys about?
Shot at the Chinatown Basketball Tournament in New York City, August 1997 when the video maker stumbled upon by chance. Season of the Boys is about the myth of a "boy-season" that all men have been waiting for, which comes just once and only for a brief moment. The video documents the Asian boys who can jump, or at least pass the ball. Living between Black and White Americans, the yellow boys attempts to negotiate a space for themselves. Mixing unlikely subjects of athletics, voyeuristic desire and poetic expression, Season of the Boys explores how the culture of youth and beauty is constructed and influences us from an intimate viewpoint of the video maker.
Who directed Season of the Boys?
Season of the Boys was directed by Ho Tam.
How long is Season of the Boys?
Season of the Boys has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Season of the Boys?
Season of the Boys is a Documentary film.
Where was Season of the Boys produced?
Season of the Boys was produced in United States of America.