By Yvonne Welbon
Remembering Wei Yi-fang, Remembering Myself: An Autobiography charts the influence of the filmmaker's six-year experience as an African American woman in Taiwan after college graduation. The highly original film recounts Welbon's discovery, through another language and culture, of being respected for who she is, without the constant of American racism, and how it helped her achieve self-knowledge. Linking this story with that of earlier women in Welbon's family, the richly textured memoir blends dramatic sequences with documentary footage.
Reviews
~ "Yvonne Welbon's pungent commentary on racism and self-realization sings with ideas. Welbon as a creator shows purpose and ability." - Variety
~ "A remarkable piece of work." - Andrew Beck, Metroline
Awards
~ Black International Cinema, Berlin, Best Film
~ Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, Honorable Mention - Documentary
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