Oriental Silk
Synopsis
Part of a long-term project of the same name, Oriental Silk is about touch and tactility, craft and value, and the colors of memory. The Oriental Silk emporium, located in Los Angeles, was the first Chinese silk importing business in the United States after WWII. Established more than four decades ago, the shop, which has risen alongside the Hollywood film industry, becomes a productive place to reflect on the astonishing histories of twentieth-century migration and to critique the idea of the American Dream. Through the worldview of the shop owner Kenneth Wong, the beauty of silk and its wondrous craftsmanship stand for the human pursuits that link people and places—and provide purpose—across time and borders.
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- Director
- Xiaowen Zhu
- Original Title
- Oriental Silk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/2015
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiaowen Zhu
Department Leadership Roster
Xiaowen Zhu
Director
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What is Oriental Silk about?
Part of a long-term project of the same name, Oriental Silk is about touch and tactility, craft and value, and the colors of memory. The Oriental Silk emporium, located in Los Angeles, was the first Chinese silk importing business in the United States after WWII. Established more than four decades ago, the shop, which has risen alongside the Hollywood film industry, becomes a productive place to reflect on the astonishing histories of twentieth-century migration and to critique the idea of the American Dream. Through the worldview of the shop owner Kenneth Wong, the beauty of silk and its wondrous craftsmanship stand for the human pursuits that link people and places—and provide purpose—across time and borders.
Who directed Oriental Silk?
Oriental Silk was directed by Xiaowen Zhu.
Who stars in Oriental Silk?
The principal cast of Oriental Silk includes Kenneth Wong.
When was Oriental Silk released and how long is it?
Oriental Silk was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 30m.