In this collection of short documentaries and narratives a variety of films come together in their shared use of food to explore the nuances of Asian American experiences. Questions of identity, grief, and diaspora are brought to light through recipes and shared meals.
This screening features 8 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Filmmaker Hieu Gray embarks on a personal culinary exploration of her childhood hometown of Waycross, Georgia, as she navigates the intersection of Vietnamese and Southern cuisine, while shedding light on an untold chapter of Vietnamese American history in the South.
Director Biography - Hieu Gray
Hieu Huynh-Gray is an award-winning filmmaker focused on Asian American narratives. Her latest documentary Rice & Grits was commissioned by the Southern Foodways Alliance and explores the intersection between Southern and Vietnamese foldaways. Her debut documentary Quan 13 delves into the Vietnamese diaspora in Paris told through the lens of food. The film has screened both nationally and internationally including the Los Angeles Pacific Asian Film Festival and the DC Asian Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Short Documentary at the Taste Awards with additional honors bestowed to Gray as the “Breakout Storyteller of the Year.” Previously, Gray was a Sr. Writer/Producer at CNN.
Currently Gray is pursuing a Masters in Food Studies at NYU. She also holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry from NYU’s inaugural low-residency program with workshops in Paris and a BA in Creative Writing and Journalism from Emory University.
- Year2023
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageVietnamese
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorHieu Gray
- ScreenwriterHieu Gray
- ProducerHieu Gray
- CastNga Thi Ly
In this collection of short documentaries and narratives a variety of films come together in their shared use of food to explore the nuances of Asian American experiences. Questions of identity, grief, and diaspora are brought to light through recipes and shared meals.
This screening features 8 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
Filmmaker Hieu Gray embarks on a personal culinary exploration of her childhood hometown of Waycross, Georgia, as she navigates the intersection of Vietnamese and Southern cuisine, while shedding light on an untold chapter of Vietnamese American history in the South.
Director Biography - Hieu Gray
Hieu Huynh-Gray is an award-winning filmmaker focused on Asian American narratives. Her latest documentary Rice & Grits was commissioned by the Southern Foodways Alliance and explores the intersection between Southern and Vietnamese foldaways. Her debut documentary Quan 13 delves into the Vietnamese diaspora in Paris told through the lens of food. The film has screened both nationally and internationally including the Los Angeles Pacific Asian Film Festival and the DC Asian Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Short Documentary at the Taste Awards with additional honors bestowed to Gray as the “Breakout Storyteller of the Year.” Previously, Gray was a Sr. Writer/Producer at CNN.
Currently Gray is pursuing a Masters in Food Studies at NYU. She also holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry from NYU’s inaugural low-residency program with workshops in Paris and a BA in Creative Writing and Journalism from Emory University.
- Year2023
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageVietnamese
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorHieu Gray
- ScreenwriterHieu Gray
- ProducerHieu Gray
- CastNga Thi Ly
