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"What We're Watching - Lulu Wang's 'The Farewell'"
by Andrew K. Meyer

For the second selection of our "What We're Watching" blog series, we wrote about The Farewell, a dark yet heartfelt comedy starring Awkwafina at the head of 2019's greatest ensemble.

https://www.stonestreetcinema.com/blog/whatwerewatchingthefarewell

"In April of 2016, Lulu Wang appeared on an episode of 'This American Life' and told an incredible true story that occurred two years previously. Her grandmother (or “Nai Nai”) was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and everyone in her extended family was informed- that is, everyone except Nai Nai- a decision that is actually quite common among traditional Chinese families. She was given roughly three months to live and with family spread throughout China, Japan and New York, Wang’s father devised a plan to stage a wedding for her cousin as an extravagant excuse to bring the whole family together to see their Nai Nai one last time."

What We're Watching - Lulu Wang's "The Farewell" — StoneStreet Cinema In April of 2016, Lulu Wang appeared on an episode of “This American Life” and told an incredible true story that occurred two years previously. Her grandmother (or “Nai Nai”) was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and everyone in her extended family was informed- that is, everyone excep...

StoneStreet is honored to be onboard as Associate Producers for Pizza Party - A Short Film!

“Pizza Party” is a short film that takes place the night before the Larry Nassar trials began, set at a dystopian and all too anemic pizza party for his survivors. It is a film about women, made by women. With Tessa Slovis at the helm as its writer and director, we are more than grateful to be a part of this exciting and important project.

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Pizza Party A short film set at a dystopian pizza party for sexual assault survivors | Check out 'Pizza Party' on Indiegogo.