The Institute for Chinese Studies presents:
Critical Film Sceening: Crazy Rich Asians
A Conversation with Meow Hui Goh, Namiko Kunimoto, Morgan Liu, and Ying Zhang
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One of the hottest Hollywood movies of 2018, "Crazy Rich Asians" generated a great deal of conversation about Asia, culture, race, and globalization across the Pacific. In this critical screening, four OSU professors will share their thoughts on various aspects of this movie from comparative perspectives and join the audience for a converstation. We think about how history helps shape contemporary socio-cultural dynamics around the world, and why learning about Asian history and languages helps us imagine our roles in making positive changes.
“Crazy Rich Asians” follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things.
Refreshments will be provided
Free and Open to the Public
This event is supported by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant to The Ohio State University East Asian Studies Center.
