Crazy Rich Asians Film Screening
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, Crazy Rich Asians became a giant hit, surprising some, becoming the highest-grossing romantic-comedy since 2002’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Its success also stood out as the film is the first major Hollywood film in twenty-five years to feature a primarily Asian and Asian-American cast (The Joy Luck Club). The plot follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding) to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Surprised to learn of Nick’s expansive wealth and thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives, and Nick's disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh).
Post-Screening Discussion with panelists:
Tarryn Chun, Film, Television, and Theatre
Jim Collins, Film, Television, and Theatre
La Donna Forsgren, Film, Television, and Theatre
Michel Hockx, Liu Institute of Asia & Asian Studies
Jennifer Huynh, American Studies
Xian Wang, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Thursday's screening is free but ticketed. Tickets are available at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center or call 574.631.2800. Tickets will only be available for pick-up one hour prior to the performance. To guarantee your reservation please pick-up your Will Call tickets at DPAC at least 15 minutes prior to the performance. In the event of a sell out, unclaimed Will Call tickets will be used to seat patrons waiting on standby.
Sponsored by: Film, Television, and Theatre, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and Teaching Beyond the Classroom.