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The ImaginAsian was amovie theater inMidtown Manhattan,New York City, dedicated to exclusively showcasingAsian andAsian American films. Located on 59th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, The ImaginAsian was owned byImaginAsian Entertainment, which also operated ImaginAsian TV (a 24/7 cable network), ImaginAsian Radio, andiaLink, an onlinee-zine. All films shown at The ImaginAsian were in their original language and subtitled for English-speaking audiences.
The ImaginAsian primarily showcasedAsian films, including films fromJapan,China,India,Thailand,Vietnam,Korea and thePhilippines, as well as Asian American films from theUnited States. New box-office hits and independent films were shown alongside lesser-known classic titles. It also hosts several film festivals, including theNew York Asian Film Festival and theNew York Filipino Film Festival.
The ImaginAsian was housed in a completely renovated Clearview Cinemas location, which was formerly known as theDW Griffith Theater. The theatre was acquired by Phoenix Cinemas, until they closed the location in 2014.
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