Barrier Device
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Plot
Researcher Audrey conducts a study on female condoms. In the course of her work, she discovers that Serena, one of her subjects, is involved with her ex-fiance. Torn between professional integrity and curiosity, Audrey attempts to learn more about Serena's life without compromising her work.
Cast
- Sandra Oh as Audrey
- Suzy Nakamura as Serena
- Melinda Peterson as Dr. Campbell
- Jonathan Liebhold as Dwight
- Brian Kim as Brian
Production
Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film.[2]
Release
Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest.[1]
Reception
Awards
| Year | Organization | Award | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Student Academy Awards | Silver medal | Grace Lee | Won | [3] |
| 2002 | Urbanworld Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize | Grace Lee | Won | [4] |
| 2002 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | Best Short over 15 Minutes | Grace Lee | Won | [5] |
| 2002 | Director's Guild of America | Best Asian American Film | Grace Lee | Won | [6] |
References
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External links
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