ping pong playa [film]

It’s not Beer Pong, but close enough I guess. Ping Pong Playa, made by Academy Award-winning Sundance Grand Jury Prize-nominated Emmy Award-nominated director Jessica Yu, premieres Friday in NY and LA. The movie’s about a Chinese-American guy named “C-Dub” who dreams of a professional basketball career despite setbacks like Asian genetics. Mom and Dad get into a car accident, so he has to take over the family ping pong business and teach lessons and the neighboring community center. There’s a rival ping pong school and all that …check out the full synopsis at the official site HERE.

The movie stars Jimmy Tsai (who also created the character as is co-writer), Andrew Vo (The Santa Clause 3, My Name is Earl), Khary Payton, Jim Lau (My Name is Earl, House, Big Love), and of course, in all things Asian-American, what film is complete without Roger Fan (Better Luck Tomorrow, Finishing the Game, Annapolis, Rush Hour).

Thanks to Yohan, my link to all things NYC, and DreamLeague.org for the info.