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Join the People's Archive and the 1882us for a screening of "The Dumpling Club," a short film about community and reconnecting with one's culture.
Join us for a community movie night! We will be watching The Dumpling Club, followed by a panel discussion with director Zulian Tjuatja, other cast members, and more.
The Dumpling Club follows Siwei in the aftermath of his parents' death. While grieving his parents, Siwei takes an old family cookbook to a local Chinese class to assist with translations.
Event Schedule:
6:30 PM -- Check In and Mingle
7:00 PM -- Screening
7:30 PM -- Panel Discussion
8:10 PM -- Q&A Session
Meet the Speakers:
Zulian Tjuatja
Born and raised in Texas to Chinese Indonesian parents, Zulian’s worldview has been informed by the intersections of his diverse life experiences. As an adult, in addition to his native US, he has lived across South America, Europe, and East Asia. Burnout from a finance career and a failed attempt at becoming a novelist brought him to film. His all-time favorite filmmakers include Edward Yang, Akira Kurosawa, Federico Fellini, Andrei Tarkovsky, and Robert Bresson.
With more to come!
About the Organizers
The 1882 Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the history, experiences, and contributions of Chinese Americans are recognized, preserved, and included in the American story. Questions? Please contact us at info@1882foundation.org
The People's Archive at DC Public Library is home to the dynamic collections that preserve and share the stories, histories, and voices of Washington, D.C.’s diverse communities, as well as the Black experience in the Unites States. It features materials—such as photographs, oral histories, documents, and more—that highlight the vibrant local, national and international history of DMV residents, grassroots movements, and cultural milestones, making it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about the city’s past and present.
Chameleon Productions is a grassroots film production company dedicated to a humanistic view of storytelling by filming diverse and emotionally poignant stories.
Accessibility
To request a reasonable accommodation for this program, please contact the Center for Accessibility by email at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or call (202) 727-2142.
AGE GROUP: | Adults | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections | Film |