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Loveboat Takeout

Directed by Melanie Wu
United States
2023
12 mins

_Loveboat Takeout _is an experimental docu-fiction short about the director's family business endeavor of opening a Chinese restaurant in Miami, FL. The immigrant population comprises half of the Miami population, most being Latin American. There's an overall consensus in the city that the labor of immigrants is essential; however, there's less recognition of the Asian population’s entrepreneurial endeavors. Overall, the film is a celebration of the Asian diaspora and opens up a dialogue about labor and diversity in Miami.

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Director
    Melanie Wu
  • Writer
    Melanie Wu
  • Cinematographer
    Alex Martinez
  • Editor
    Melanie Wu
  • Genre
    Documentary, Drama
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Local Miami Film, Made in MIA Feature

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