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Filmmakers Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu Sign Book Deal with LSU Press to Expand on Their Acclaimed Documentary Far East Deep South
Award-winning filmmakers Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu (aka Only Won) have signed a publishing deal with LSU Press to author a new book inspired by their acclaimed documentary Far East Deep South. The book will expand on the hidden history of Chinese immigrants in the American South while exploring broader… Read more
Larissa Lam Interviewed by VoyageLA
We’re thrilled to announce that Larissa Lam, co-founder of Giant Flashlight Media was recently featured in an in-depth interview with VoyageLA magazine! In this engaging conversation, Larissa opens up about her journey as a filmmaker, music artist and storyteller, sharing insights into the inspiration behind Far East Deep South as… Read more
“Far East Deep South” Expands Digital Availability on Prime Video, Apple TV
The critically acclaimed documentary Far East Deep South became available on additional major digital platforms starting May 26, 2025, closing out Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with expanded global access. The film will be accessible to viewers across multiple countries via Prime Video, Apple TV, and Comcast… Read more
AARP Presents AAPI Heritage Month Webinar with Virginia Wing and Larissa Lam
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join us for a free virtual webinar presented by AARP that highlights the inspiring story of Virginia Wing, a pioneering Chinese American actress, singer, and first woman of color to compete in the Miss Mississippi beauty pageant. 🗓️ Webinar:… Read more
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing? Receives Mississippi Humanities Council Grant
Our next documentary Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing?, a film about an octogenarian Chinese American actress from Marks, Mississippi, has been selected to receive a 2025 Documentary Grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council. Directed by filmmaker Larissa Lam, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing? tells the remarkable true story of Virginia Wing, an Asian American woman… Read more
Kickoff AAPI Heritage Month with Far East Deep South at the GRAMMY Museum
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the GRAMMY Museum will host a special free screening of the award-winning documentary Far East Deep South on Saturday, April 26, 2025, followed by a live Q&A and an unforgettable musical performance by acclaimed Asian American artists and filmmakers,… Read more
Meet Virginia Wing on March 15 for Women’s History Month virtual Q&A
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Giant Flashlight Media is proud to present an exclusive virtual Q&A event featuring Virginia Wing, a trailblazing 87-year-old Chinese American actress and singer whose remarkable career has spanned over six decades in film, television, and theater. The event will take place online on Saturday,… Read more
New Documentary Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing? Now in Production
Giant Flashlight Media is proud to announce that production is underway on its latest feature documentary, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wing?, directed by award-winning filmmaker Larissa Lam (Far East Deep South). The film will spotlight the life and career of Virginia Wing, an octogenarian Chinese American actress and former Mississippi… Read more
CHARLES CHIU, MAIN SUBJECT OF FAR EAST DEEP SOUTH DOCUMENTARY DIES AT AGE 86
August 14, 2024 (Rancho Cordova, CA) – U.S. Air Force veteran Charles Chiu, who was the central figure in the award-winning documentary Far East Deep South, died on August 4, 2024, at the age of 86. Chiu, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away with his family by his… Read more
Far East Deep South Now on Comcast Xfinity
You can now watch the award-winning documentary Far East Deep South on Comcast’s X1 and Xfinity Stream. If you’re a subscriber, you can watch our film under “Special Events” category in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Watch the film anytime on demand streaming through your device or… Read more