January 4, 2023
AFI Impact: A Look Back at 2022
Because of the continued support of movie fans like you from around the world, whose dedication to this great art form is unmatched, the American Film Institute marched forward in its mission to inspire audiences and preserve film history this past year. Our work is possible because of you. And we wanted to share it...
November 22, 2022
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000) – AFI Movie Club
A romantic fantasy adventure directed by Ang Lee, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000) features a stirring performance from Michelle Yeoh, recently a recipient of an AFI Honorary Degree. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON -...
August 13, 2022
Michelle Yeoh and Lawrence Herbert Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Class of 2022 Commencement
Today, AFI conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Michelle Yeoh, who is the first Asian artist to receive the AFI honor; and a Doctorate of Communication Arts degree honoris causa upon AFI Trustee Emeritus Lawrence Herbert for his commitment to...
August 5, 2022
Michelle Yeoh and Lawrence Herbert to Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Commencement
AFI announced today it will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Michelle Yeoh, who will become the first Asian artist to receive the AFI honor; and a Doctorate of Communication Arts degree honoris causa upon AFI Trustee Emeritus Lawrence Herbert...
April 9, 2022
CRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018) – AFI Movie Club
Based on the book by Kevin Kwan, CRAZY RICH ASIANS is an opulent delight from director Jon M. Chu – exploring the friction an Asian American woman faces when she travels to meet her boyfriend’s wealthy family in Singapore. AFI Directing Workshop for Women alum Ashley Eakin (AFI Class of 2020) served as Chu’s assistant...
December 27, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on September 16, 2020. MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA (2005) is an epic drama that follows a young woman who must navigate the social terrain as a geisha in pre-World War II Japan. The film was produced by AFI Life Achievement Award winner and AFI...
May 9, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on January 11, 2021. An opulent delight, CRAZY RICH ASIANS follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she travels to her boyfriend’s homeland of Singapore where she must contend with his disapproving relatives, battle jealous socialites and navigate her identity as an Asian American woman....
January 11, 2021
AFI Movie Club: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
An opulent delight, CRAZY RICH ASIANS follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she travels to her boyfriend’s homeland of Singapore where she must contend with his disapproving relatives, battle jealous socialites and navigate her identity as an Asian American woman. Directing Workshop for Women alum Ashley Eakin (AFI Class of 2020) served as director Jon...
September 16, 2020
AFI Movie Club: MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA is an epic drama that follows a young woman who must navigate the social terrain as a geisha in pre-World War II Japan. The film was produced by AFI Life Achievement Award winner and AFI Board of Trustees member Steven Spielberg – with a score composed by AFI Life Achievement Award…
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