Sewing woman
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sewing woman |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1982 |
| length | 14 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Arthur Dong |
| script | Lorraine Dong |
| production | Arthur Dong |
| music | Bill Douglass |
| camera | Arthur Dong |
| cut | Arthur Dong |
Sewing Woman is an American documentary released in 1982.
action
The film tells the story of a woman who made the cultural change from traditional China to modern life in the USA. The narrator speaks about the topics of overwhelming bureaucracy in China, immigration guidelines in the USA, family separation and adjustment problems.
Awards
In 1984 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Documentary Short Film category.
background
It premiered in October 1982 at the Chicago International Film Festival .
The film is based on oral tradition and the biography of Zem Ping Dong, the director's mother.
The experiences are told by the actress Lisa Lu .
Web links
- Sewing Woman in the Internet Movie Database (English)