POV
Wisdom Gone Wild
A new look at dementia and caregiving, observed over 15 years. A Japanese American mother and daughter evolve their troubled relationship through the process of caregiving.
Be Good, My Children
A family's pursuit of the American dream is tested by its hard-working, religious mother and her two "employment-challenged" grown children.
- Premiere Date
- November 1, 1993
- Length
- 45 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
Christine Chang
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The Film
Be Good, My Children is a low budget experimental narrative about a Korean immigrant family in New York. Judy is a culturally assimilated young woman who aspires to become an actress despite her mother's disapproval. Her determination is encouraged by a fantasy character named "Mae East."
