A Significant Name
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
Director
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.