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Tigertail: Alan Yang on Immigration and Sacrifice

What must one sacrifice in the search for a better life? While many risk their lives to reach new and unfamiliar places, others must leave family, loved ones, and the comforts of home behind. At a time when xenophobia is on the rise, Tigertail is an important and powerful story that explores the complexities of the immigrant experience. The film follows a man’s journey from Taiwan to the United States and focuses on his reflections on life, relationships, and difficult choices he had to face in search of opportunity. It should be a familiar story for immigrants and their descendants — regardless of their origins — and serves as a reminder that the decision to immigrate is not an easy one and often comes with a price.

Join us for a webcast conversation with Tigertail director and award-winning writer Alan Yang on his debut film and his perspectives on immigration, identity, and the American dream. In discussing his acclaimed body of work, Yang will share his views on representation in media and why the Asian American point of view is so important — now more than ever.











When: Mon., May. 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Ave.
212-288-6400
Price: Free
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What must one sacrifice in the search for a better life? While many risk their lives to reach new and unfamiliar places, others must leave family, loved ones, and the comforts of home behind. At a time when xenophobia is on the rise, Tigertail is an important and powerful story that explores the complexities of the immigrant experience. The film follows a man’s journey from Taiwan to the United States and focuses on his reflections on life, relationships, and difficult choices he had to face in search of opportunity. It should be a familiar story for immigrants and their descendants — regardless of their origins — and serves as a reminder that the decision to immigrate is not an easy one and often comes with a price.

Join us for a webcast conversation with Tigertail director and award-winning writer Alan Yang on his debut film and his perspectives on immigration, identity, and the American dream. In discussing his acclaimed body of work, Yang will share his views on representation in media and why the Asian American point of view is so important — now more than ever.

Buy tickets/get more info now