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Director Alice Wu Does Know the Half of It

Director Alice Wu Does Know the Half of It

Update: 2025-03-11
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[Listen again]. Filmmaker Alice Wu joins Franklin and Kate to discuss her journey back into Hollywood as a queer Asian-American storyteller. She shares how Chinese-language films shaped her love of cinema, her time away from the industry, and the creative process behind The Half of It—a fresh take on the teen romantic triangle movie. From Saving Face, which was a huge hit at Sundance, to The Half of It landing on the Black List, Alice’s path is as inspiring as her films.



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This episode was originally published in 2020. To learn more about The Black List, visit www.blcklst.com


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+Saving Face: www.rottentomatoes.com/m/saving_face 

+The Half of It: www.netflix.com/title/81005150

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Director Alice Wu Does Know the Half of It

Director Alice Wu Does Know the Half of It