The Debut

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Michael_A._B._H._Lee
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_significance yes
gptkbp:depicts cultural identity struggles
gptkbp:directed_by Bobby D. Alcid
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Regent_Releasing
gptkbp:edited_by Bobby D. Alcid
gptkbp:features coming-of-age themes
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:follows a Filipino-American family
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_cameo various Asian American actors
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact yes
gptkbp:has_fan_base yes
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_soundtrack yes
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:community
love
self-discovery
family dynamics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Debut
gptkbp:influenced_by Asian American cinema
gptkbp:inspired future Asian American filmmakers
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkbp:is_considered a cult classic
gptkbp:is_notable_for gptkb:character_development
exploration of immigrant experience
depiction of family values
representation of Filipino culture
humor and drama blend
realistic portrayal of youth.
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Asian_American_film_movement
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Nathan_Wang
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:Los_Angeles_Asian_Pacific_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by Bobby D. Alcid
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:2000
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:California
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Dante_Basco
gptkb:Diana_Lee_Inosanto
Bernadette Balagtas
Kathy Huynh
gptkbp:won_award Best Feature Film
several independent film awards
gptkbp:written_by Bobby D. Alcid
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dante_Basco
gptkb:Jackie_Evancho
gptkb:The_San_Francisco_Asian_American_Film_Festival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5