Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Amy Tan took the world by storm with her debut novel, The Joy Luck Club, a best-seller that later received a highly acclaimed film adaptation. With her novels, short stories, and memoirs Tan became a prominent and renowned voice in literature and culture. Her writing is deeply rooted in her life as the daughter of Chinese immigrants and her complex relationship with her mother, allowing Tan to navigate the trauma associated with these experiences. The film interweaves archival footage, home movies, and personal photographs alongside interviews with Amy Tan and other writers and acquaintances to present an intimate and candid portrait of a groundbreaking and inspiring writer.