Off the Menu: Asian America facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Off the Menu: Asian America |
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| Directed by | Grace Lee |
| Produced by | Eurie Chung |
| Music by | Ceiri Torjussen |
| Cinematography | Quyen Tran |
| Editing by | Tina Nguyen |
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| Distributed by | PBS |
| Release date(s) | March 15, 2015 (CAAMFest) |
| Running time | 55 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Off the Menu: Asian America is a 2015 American documentary film. It was made by director Grace Lee. The film explores how Asian Americans connect with their culture through food. It also looks at how Asian food fits into the wider culture of the United States. The movie first showed in March 2015 at CAAMFest. Later, it was shown on PBS in December 2015.
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What the Film Is About
This movie takes you on a journey across the United States. Director Grace Lee travels to five different states. She talks to Asian Americans about how food is important to them. Food helps them connect with their heritage and community.
Food Stories Across America
The film shares many interesting stories:
- You'll meet fishers in Hawaii. They work hard to keep traditional Hawaiian food alive.
- The film visits a community in Wisconsin. People there use food to support each other during tough times.
- In New York City, you'll see an Asian fusion restaurant. Its owners mix different Asian food styles.
- In Texas, you'll meet creative business owners. They have made Asian food popular with Southwestern flavors.
The movie also asks big questions. It explores what "authentic" food means. It also looks at how food can connect to our beliefs and feelings.
How the Film Was Made
The idea for this documentary came from director Grace Lee. The Center for Asian American Media asked her for ideas. She thought that food would be a great way to explore Asian culture. Food is something everyone can relate to and enjoy.
Why Food Matters
Grace Lee wanted to show how food helps people understand who they are. She chose different places and stories for the film. This was to show how diverse Asian American experiences are. She wanted to explore the many ways people interact with food. Grace Lee said the film is about "what it means to be Asian American."
When the Film Was Released
Off the Menu: Asian America first showed at CAAMFest. This happened on March 15, 2015. Later that year, it was shown on PBS. You could watch it on TV starting December 8, 2015.
