I Want to Showcase the Diversity Within the Asian-American Community: Abigail Hing Wen

The transcript discusses the creation of a film that showcases the diversity within the Asian American community. The author shares their excitement about seeing their characters come to life and the unexpected community support that emerged during the filmmaking process. The film aims to make cultural experiences relatable to a broader audience by presenting characters with universal human traits while highlighting unique Asian American experiences.

What was the filmmaker's primary goal in creating the film?

• To showcase diverse Asian American characters

• To create a high-budget action movie

• To focus on a single Asian American experience

• To make a documentary about Asian American history

What aspect of the film's production process was most surprising to the author?

• The difficulty in casting actors

• The challenges in securing financing

• The community support and camaraderie

• The complexity of the filming process

How did the author feel when introduced as the author on set?

• Confused

• Surprised and moved

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

What cultural experience does the film's title refer to?

• A popular American TV show

• A traditional Asian festival

• A specific cultural experience of overseas Chinese youth

• A famous Asian American historical event

How does the film make its characters relatable to a general audience?

• By focusing solely on their cultural background

• By setting the story in a fictional world

• By ignoring their cultural identity

• By depicting them with common human problems