Farewell, The: Family & Cultural Difference (film)

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Activity created by Lindsey Macdonald, CILMAR, based on the following:

 

Wang, L. (Director). (2019). The farewell [Film]. A24.

 

Glass, I. (Host). (2016, April 22). In defense of ignorance (585) [Audio podcast episode]. In This American life. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/585/in-defense-of-ignorance

Note: Lulu Wang's segment of the podcast is "What You Don't Know": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/585/in-defense-of-ignorance/act-one-7

Some participants, especially if they are from Western cultures, may be resistant to the cultural practices and values presented in this film/podcast. Before beginning this activity, the facilitator may want to discuss the purpose of this assignment, which is not to evaluate whether the situation is “right” or “wrong,” but to reflect on cultural dynamics within families and how to negotiate cultural differences.