First Person Plural (2000)
A filmmaker’s quest to discover her true identity spans years, continents and families
In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey in this acclaimed film that first premiered on POV in 2000. First Person Plural is a poignant essay on family, loss and the reconciling of two identities.
Director: Deann Borshay Liem
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 18, 2000
Cast
- Deann Borshay Liem - Self
Screenplay
- Deann Borshay Liem
- Vivien Hillgrove (Co-Writer)
Editing: Vivien Hillgrove
Production: POV, ITVS, National Asian American Telecommunications Association
Country: United States of America
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: en
Keywords
adoption, immigration, korean war (1950-53), family, interracial adoption, woman director, adoptee
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Person Plural about?
- In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey in this acclaimed film that first premiered on POV in 2000. First Person Plural is a poignant essay on family, loss and the reconciling of two identities.
- Who directed First Person Plural?
- First Person Plural was directed by Deann Borshay Liem.
- Who stars in First Person Plural?
- First Person Plural stars Deann Borshay Liem.
- How long is First Person Plural?
- First Person Plural has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is First Person Plural?
- First Person Plural is a Documentary film.
- Where was First Person Plural produced?
- First Person Plural was produced in United States of America.