Florence from Ohio

Filmmaker Stephanie Wang-Breal sets out to cross the generational divide, confronting long-simmering tensions with her Chinese immigrant mother by literally becoming her. Dressing in her mom’s iconic St John Knit power suits and re-creating her 1980s local TV cooking show, Stephanie becomes Beta-Florence, a radical reinterpretation of Asian-American identity.

Director: Stephanie Wang-Breal
Genre: Documentary

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Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, immigrant family, chinese immigrant, mother daughter relationship, asian american

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florence from Ohio about?
Filmmaker Stephanie Wang-Breal sets out to cross the generational divide, confronting long-simmering tensions with her Chinese immigrant mother by literally becoming her. Dressing in her mom’s iconic St John Knit power suits and re-creating her 1980s local TV cooking show, Stephanie becomes Beta-Florence, a radical reinterpretation of Asian-American identity.
Who directed Florence from Ohio?
Florence from Ohio was directed by Stephanie Wang-Breal.
Who stars in Florence from Ohio?
Florence from Ohio stars Stephanie Wang-Breal.
What genre is Florence from Ohio?
Florence from Ohio is a Documentary film.