

Stories We Tell with Lee Isaac Chung & Viet Thanh Nguyen
Apr 14, 2021
Filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung and author Viet Thanh Nguyen discuss career trajectories, making art for oneself, Hollywood stereotypes and the impact of the Vietnam War. They also touch on the artistry of Minari and the importance of every immigrant story being considered an epic.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Moving to Different Neighborhoods and Balancing Creativity
02:08 • 6min
The Challenges of Decision-Making and the Role of a Director in Filmmaking
08:11 • 2min
Challenges and Triumphs
10:03 • 22min
Adapting a Novel into a TV Series
32:01 • 5min
Tendencies Towards Grounded Stories and the Impact of Representation
37:19 • 10min
Exploring the History and Struggles of the United States
46:57 • 3min