The film Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is very loosely based on the novel of the same name by a Chinese-American author named Lisa See. The changes in the film add confusion to a beautiful story which is set in China in the 19th century. Both versions, the film and the novel, explain a ...
All multiethnic literature addresses the management of assimilation, alienation, language and cultural identity. Whether the literature focuses on Asians who emigrate from Asia or American citizens who are ethnically Asian, they all face the same problems of dual identity. The constant negotiations that any hyphenated American must assume lead to introspection of ones self and ...
It is surprising that there are not more good moms portrayed in films. There are plenty of bad moms, and bad step-moms. And it’s not just Disney that has that market cornered. Think of Carrie, Mommie Dearest, and Serial Mom. As a mom, it is disheartening to see so many portrayals of moms as mean, ...
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival (MAF)? How and why is it celebrated? What else can we learn about it? Here are a compiled list of resources. I have reviewed hundreds of websites, books and videos before coming up with this list. Target age group: 3-6 years old Song (music and movement, and some counting/ math): ...
Ever since my grandmothers passed away, life in the Moy household just hasn’t seemed as Asian. My grandmothers were my family’s last connection to our roots. From their authentic Chinese cooking to their heavy Chinese accents, everything about them exuded what being Chinese was all about. When they were still alive, there were Sunday night ...
What life event in a movie will move a person to tears? Filmmakers count on the event being something you have personally experienced or can’t imagine having to experience it. It is somewhat amusing to see the difference between what moves a man to tears versus what moves a woman to tears. There are a ...
It’s 2:30am. Do you know where your toddler is? If he’s sick and up in the middle of the night, he just might be watching programming on PBS KIDS Sprout. PBS KIDS Sprout is the only 24 hour a day television station dedicated to programming for 2 to 5 year-olds. PBS KIDS Sprout is a ...
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