The Curse of Quon Gwon (1916) with live piano accompaniment

This silent film directed by Marion E. Wong in 1916 is the earliest known Chinese American feature film and one of the first American films directed by a woman. Accompanied by live piano, the film tells a poignant story of cultural conflict within a Chinese-American family as they navigate Westernization and traditional values. Long thought lost, only two reels of this groundbreaking film survived and were restored in 2005, earning a place in the National Film Registry for its historical and cultural significance. This is a rare opportunity to experience a significant piece of early Asian American filmmaking.