#Movies #Films #AAPI

I just watched the #AARP's annual #MoviesForGrownUps (#MFGU) award show for 2025 on #PBS last night. You can find a list of the winners here:

https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/info-2025/movies-for-grownups-awards-2025-winners.html

I always enjoy watching this show because it features the most "grown up" & intelligent movies made during the year. I also like it because the program is more tightly scripted & better organized than other award shows like the #Oscars & #GoldenGlobes.

MFGU winners often differ than those given for the Oscars & Golden Globes & this year I was pleased that they gave the #BestSupportingMovieActress award to #SF's #JoanChen for her performance in #Didi (the independent film about a #ChineseAmerican boy in Fremont in the 80's) produced & directed by #SeanWang who's work was recognized at #Sundance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dìdi

Saw Didi at the Elmwood in Berkeley, just received the #DVD. Don't know if it's available to be streamed yet but, if it sounds like something you'd like to see, stream it if you can.

‘Dìdi’ Star Joan Chen on Reinventing Onscreen Asian Moms: ‘Stereotypes Are Not Innately Evil, but They’re an Incomplete Portrayal’
#Variety #Features #Didi #JoanChen #SeanWang

https://variety.com/2024/film/features/didi-joan-chen-sean-wang-twin-peaks-1236249159/

‘Dìdi’: Read The Screenplay For Sean Wang’s Sundance-Winning Coming-Of Age Tale
#News #Dìdi #FocusFeatures #ReadTheScreenplay #SeanWang

https://deadline.com/2024/12/didi-script-read-the-screenplay-sean-wang-1236196363/

‘Dìdi’ Star Joan Chen On Embracing Vulnerability Through Acting And Motherhood: “This Was A Part Of My Own Life Now Finding Its Expression”
#News #Awardsdialogue #IzaacWang #JoanChen #SeanWang

https://deadline.com/2024/12/didi-joan-chen-interview-the-last-emperor-1236192991/

Fresh Face: Izaac Wang Developed His ‘Dìdi’ Character As A “More Vulnerable, Immature” Version Of His True Self
#News #Awardsfeature #Dìdi #FocusFeatures #IzaacWang #JoanChen #SeanWang

https://deadline.com/2024/11/izaac-wang-didi-sean-wang-film-newcomer-interview-focus-features-1236174298/

Sundance Institute Set to Honor One of Its Own in Michelle Satter at Festival Gala
#MovieNews #Movies #MichelleSatter #SeanWang #SundanceFilmFestival #SundanceInstitute

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sundance-institute-festival-gala-michelle-satter-1236069589/

Sundance Film Festival 2025 Gala to Honor Sean Wang and ‘Sugarcane’ Co-Directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie with Vanguard Awards
#IndieWire #Festivals #News #Didi #Film #SeanWang #Sugarcane #Sundance

https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/sundance-film-festival-2025-gala-vanguard-awards-1235068447/

Michelle Satter to Be Honored at 2025 Sundance Gala; Filmmakers Sean Wang, Julian Brave NoiseCat & Emily Kassie Set For Vanguard Awards
#Festivals #EmilyKassie #JulianBraveNoiseCat #MichelleSatter #SeanWang #SundanceFilmFestival #SundanceGala

https://deadline.com/2024/11/2025-sundance-gala-to-honor-michelle-satter-sean-wang-more-1236184261/

Sundance Film Festival Gala to Honor Michelle Satter, ‘Didi,’ ‘Sugarcane’ Filmmakers
#Variety #Festivals #News #MichelleSatter #SeanWang #Sugarcane #SundanceFilmFestival

https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/sundance-film-festival-gala-michelle-satter-didi-sugarcane-1236217471/

Ghetto Film School Announces $5 Million Donation From MacKenzie Scott at Annual Fall Benefit
#Variety #News #DemiMoore #GhettoFilmSchool #KelvinHarrisonJr #MacKenzieScott #SeanWang

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/ghetto-film-school-5-million-donation-mackenzie-scott-1236175297/