<p class="font_8">Directed by Marion E. Wong and filmed in Oakland, California, <em>The Curse of Quon Gwon</em> is a groundbreaking piece of filmmaking that was nearly lost to history. Created by Wong’s Mandarin Film Company, the film sought to introduce Chinese culture to American audiences. Featuring members of Wong’s family in its cast, the story unfolds with poignant drama as a Chinese-American family navigates the tension between Westernization and traditional values.</p>
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<p class="font_8">Long thought lost, only two of the original seven or eight reels were rediscovered and restored in 2005. These surviving fragments reveal a love story rich in cultural nuance, with Wong herself playing the villain. The film was added to the National Film Registry for its immense historical and cultural significance.</p>
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<p class="font_8">Join us for a live-piano-accompanied screening of this rare gem and experience a vital piece of early Asian American filmmaking—a testament to Marion E. Wong's vision and courage as a pioneer in cinema.</p>