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Anatomy of A Springroll
| Length: | 56 min |
| Released: | 1994 |
| Ages: |
High School College Adult |
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“Food is everyone's first language,” says Paul Kwan, a Vietnamese-born immigrant who created Anatomy of a Springroll as a representation of the rich sensory memories of his childhood. He tells his story of finding a new life in America while maintaining his cultural connection through cooking, eating, and sharing the rich and varied food of his native land.
This dazzling film is a delectable stir fry of savory images: Paul and his mother cooking in his San Francisco kitchen, street vendors simmering soups, bustling markets piled with peppers, cilantro, and chilis.
An undercurrent of longing for his motherland runs through this nostalgic film. But when Kwan’s father in Vietnam passes away, he returns to Saigon. Given the opportunity to reconcile his memory and reality, he finds himself ready to return to his adoptive country.
This film is the first in a trilogy, with Pins and Noodles and Wok in Progress.
This dazzling film is a delectable stir fry of savory images: Paul and his mother cooking in his San Francisco kitchen, street vendors simmering soups, bustling markets piled with peppers, cilantro, and chilis.
An undercurrent of longing for his motherland runs through this nostalgic film. But when Kwan’s father in Vietnam passes away, he returns to Saigon. Given the opportunity to reconcile his memory and reality, he finds himself ready to return to his adoptive country.
This film is the first in a trilogy, with Pins and Noodles and Wok in Progress.
"Its visual images, haunting original score and gentle humor speak to all of us."
‒Video Rating Guide for Libraries
"This hip style of multicultural zeitgeist bends the docu form into novel directions. . . innovative minority-slanted programming with style and humor."
‒Variety
"* * * * "
‒Editors Choice Video Librarian
‒Video Rating Guide for Libraries
"This hip style of multicultural zeitgeist bends the docu form into novel directions. . . innovative minority-slanted programming with style and humor."
‒Variety
"* * * * "
‒Editors Choice Video Librarian
Association for Asian Studies, 1995
Special Jury Award, Nat'l. Educational Film & Video Festival, 1993
8th Annual Asian Pacific Film & Video Festival, 1993
Special Jury Award, Nat'l. Educational Film & Video Festival, 1993
8th Annual Asian Pacific Film & Video Festival, 1993
