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Virtual Film Club: The Farewell

Virtual Film Club: The Farewell

Come join us for a discussion of the Golden Globe-winning, family dramedy, The Farewell!

Presented as part of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, this film focuses on Billi (Awkwafina), a Chinese-American writer, and her family who travel to China to visit their terminally ill grandmother, Nai Nai (Zhao Shu-zhen) who is unaware of her own prognosis. 

You can find the film here, on our newly added film streaming service, Kanopy, where you can stream the film through your device, smart tv, or computer. For more information about Kanopy, visit our Streaming Media page. Online assistance will be available before the discussion, starting at 3:00pm on Friday, May 22nd. 

Watch the film at your convenience and then join the discussion by registering below. Zoom invites will be sent 24 hours before the beginning of the program.

The film has been rated PG for thematic material, brief language and some smoking.

This film is in English and Chinese and is available with English subtitles.


Date:
Friday, May 22, 2020
Time:
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location:
Online
Contact person:
MVPL Adult Staff
Audience:
  Adults     Seniors  
Categories:
  Just For Fun  
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