Rock The Boat

Episode 19: Summer Bonus | The Farewell Review

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We’ve been on a brief summer hiatus, but we’re back with a few bonus episodes!  Today, a quick take on “The Farewell”, the acclaimed film starring Awkwafina that was released in select NYC & LA theaters on July 12. The comedy-drama, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, is based on an actual lie that writer-director Lulu Wang’s family told when her paternal grandmother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer.  Lucia and Lynne discuss the film, after watching it at two separate Gold Open screenings. WARNING: there are spoilers in this episode.  Shout-Outs: Gold House is an organization dedicated to supporting Asian American voices and enhancing the community's legacy. Gold House partnered with AARP to support the opening of The Farewell. We’re grateful to Taiwanese American Professionals and Crazy Rich Asians director Jon Chu for financially supporting the screenings where we saw the film. To learn more about Gold Open, listen to our Season 2 episode with Bing Chen, one o