Curtis Chin – Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant
Nov 16 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
MOCA invites you to an engaging conversation featuring Curtis Chin, author of the award-winning memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. In this insightful discussion, Chin will share his experiences growing up in 1980s Detroit against the backdrop of his family’s popular Chinese restaurant. His memoir captures a journey of self-discovery during a time marked by rising xenophobia, the AIDS crisis, and the shifting social and political climate of the Reagan era, illustrating how these challenges shaped his identity as a writer and activist.
As a filmmaker and co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, Chin has dedicated his career to exploring cultural identity, community, and social justice through storytelling. He will delve into his evolution from comedy writing to producing documentaries that address critical social issues. The conversation, moderated by Yifan Wu, MOCA’s Director of Programs, will offer insights into the intersection of personal history and larger social movements, inspiring reflection and dialogue.