Family Legend
"She made the first Asian American film. History forgot her."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Family Legend is a documentary film. directed by Sam Vladimirsky. At just 8 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1916, twenty-year-old Marion Wong wrote and directed The Curse of Quon Gwon, the earliest example of an Asian American film. What initially appears to be a story about a Chinese family cursed for allowing Western influence through the door, proves to be an illuminating examination of cultural diaspora years ahead of its time.Sandwiched between two global pandemics, this documentary follows the Wong family descendents as they secure The Curse of Quon Gwon its place in film history and new revelations rise to the surface.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
0h 8m
8 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PCK Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Legend about?
In 1916, twenty-year-old Marion Wong wrote and directed The Curse of Quon Gwon, the earliest example of an Asian American film. What initially appears to be a story about a Chinese family cursed fo...
Who directed Family Legend?
Family Legend was directed by Sam Vladimirsky.
How long is Family Legend?
Family Legend has a runtime of 0 hours and 8 minutes (8 minutes total).
When was Family Legend released?
Family Legend was released on August 28, 2021 in theaters.