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Annie Wright Schools hosts movie night at the Grand
Annie Wright Schools is proud to host our first
Night Out @ the Grand Cinema
Sunday, October 21, 2012 @ 4PM
Somewhere Between
Somewhere Between is a documentary film by Linda Goldstein Knowlton that examines what it is like to come-of-age as a trans-racial adoptee in today's America. In profiling Chinese adoptees in contemporary America, Linda Goldstein Knowlton's deeply moving documentary illustrates that even the most specific of experiences can be universally relatable. Of the roughly 80,000 girls who have been adopted from China since 1989—a decade after China implemented its One Child Policy—the film intimately follows four teenagers: Haley, Jenna, Ann, and Fang. These four wise-beyond-their-years, yet typical American teens, reveal a heartbreaking sense of self-awareness as they attempt to answer the uniquely human question, “Who am I?” They meet and bond with other adoptees, some journey back to China to reconnect with the culture, and some reach out to the orphaned girls left behind. In their own ways, all attempt to make sense of their complex identities. Issues of belonging, race, and gender are brought to life through these articulate subjects, who approach life with honesty and open hearts.
"SOMEWHERE BETWEEN is poignant and intimate, allowing the audience to walk in others' shoes and better understand issues that are seemingly skin-deep, but that go to the core of identity..."
—Sophia Lee, Los Angeles Times
A note to parents: Due to the sensitive subject matter, this film is not recommended for ages 13 and under.
Annie Wright will cover the cost of your movie. This offer is available to everyone in our community. No need to register in advance; first come, first served until the theater is full. Enjoy the show.
As the Grand presents films relevant to our community or to our curriculum, we plan to offer more opportunities for our families to join together for the purposes of education and conversation.
Questions. Please contact Kanani Cockett at 253.284.8600 or kanani_cockett@aw.org.
