'It will be a precious moment’: Evanston to take part in upcoming Asian film festival

'It will be a precious moment’: Evanston to take part in upcoming Asian film festival

Sophia Wong Boccio, founder of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema film festival, stands in front of an audience during Hong Kong actress Michelle Wai’s award ceremony at last year’s film festival. Credit: Sophia Wong Boccio When Sophia Wong Boccio began observing the kinds of movies supported by big theatrical releases years ago, she noticed a small number of Asian films represented in the mainstream.  To her, the only time Asian films got recognition was …