Joan Chen and Lisa Lu: Hollywood Chinese @ the Academy Museum

“Escape from Hollywood”: Joan Chen and Lisa Lu in conversation with guest programmer Arthur Dong made for a frank discussion about pathways to artistic fulfillment away from the trappings of Hollywood culture. Introduced by K.J. Relth-Miller, Associate Director of Film Programs, their appearances preceded screenings of The Arch, starring Lisa Lu, and Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, directed by Joan Chen. Presented on November 27, 2022 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures as part of the series, Hollywood Chinese: The First 100 Years.

Click on any image to begin slideshow. Photos by Michael Baker, © Academy Museum Foundation.