Carefully Taught

Carefully Taught is a thought-provoking and at times comedic documentary revealing the intricate web between US policies, Asian stereotypes and media representation. Experts and artists deconstruct these images and share personal stories about its impact on individual lives. A timely countermeasure for rising Sinophobia in the West, this film confronts the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes and issues a powerful call for societal and individual reconstruction and solidarity.

Directed by Cynthia Kao

Director’s Bio: Cynthia Kao is a writer and director. Her previous comedy shorts have screened at festivals including Palm Springs International Shortsfest and have won several awards. Carefully Taught is her first feature film.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring director Cynthia Kao, Nathan Ramos-Park, and Rosalind Chou, moderated by Shirley Min, host of You Oughta Know on WHYY-12.

The panel will be followed by our Closing Night Reception, featuring live performances from the K Motion Dance Troop and Music Angels Instrument Ensemble.

Preceded By

The First Film

Directed by Piyush Thakur

In a small town in 1960’s India, where cinema is forbidden for women, a 14-year-old embarks on a quest to watch her first film.