A Significant Name (2021)
“A Significant Name” tells the story of Banban’s Chinese name. Born in Texas to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Banban was given an identifiable female American name - now their dead name - as a way to assimilate into western culture. But as their sense of who they are evolves, so does their name.
Director: Diane Russo Cheng
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: June 23, 2021
Production: British Vogue
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Significant Name about?
- “A Significant Name” tells the story of Banban’s Chinese name. Born in Texas to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Banban was given an identifiable female American name - now their dead name - as a way to assimilate into western culture. But as their sense of who they are evolves, so does their name.
- Who directed A Significant Name?
- A Significant Name was directed by Diane Russo Cheng.
- How long is A Significant Name?
- A Significant Name has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is A Significant Name?
- A Significant Name is a Documentary film.