The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89
Synopsis
Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s short film “The Big Shave” in which a young man blithely shaves himself to death, “The Big Dish” features a young Chinese American girl preparing a meal like no other. The film was made in response to the tenth anniversary of the Chinese government’s brutal crackdown on student demonstrations for democracy in Tiananmen Square in 1989.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georgia Lee
- Original Title
- The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georgia Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Georgia Lee
Director
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What is The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89 about?
Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s short film “The Big Shave” in which a young man blithely shaves himself to death, “The Big Dish” features a young Chinese American girl preparing a meal like no other. The film was made in response to the tenth anniversary of the Chinese government’s brutal crackdown on student demonstrations for democracy in Tiananmen Square in 1989.
Who directed The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89?
The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89 was directed by Georgia Lee.
Who stars in The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89?
The principal cast of The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89 includes Kathy Shao-Lin Lee.
When was The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89 released and how long is it?
The Big Dish: Tiananmen 89 was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 4m.