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A Significant Name

June 23, 2021 0h 5m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. A Significant Name is a documentary film. directed by Diane Russo Cheng. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

“A Significant Name” tells the story of Banban’s Chinese name. Born in Texas to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Banban was given an identifiable female American name - now their dead name - as a way to assimilate into western culture. But as their sense of who they are evolves, so does their name.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 23, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 0h 5m 5 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • British Vogue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Significant Name about?

“A Significant Name” tells the story of Banban’s Chinese name. Born in Texas to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Banban was given an identifiable female American name - now their dead name - as a...

Who directed A Significant Name?

A Significant Name was directed by Diane Russo Cheng.

How long is A Significant Name?

A Significant Name has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).

When was A Significant Name released?

A Significant Name was released on June 23, 2021 in theaters.