{"id":201,"date":"2025-01-02T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T21:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.giantflashlight.com\/main\/?p=201"},"modified":"2025-03-10T22:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T22:08:26","slug":"new-documentary-whos-afraid-of-virginia-wing-now-in-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.giantflashlight.com\/main\/2025\/01\/02\/new-documentary-whos-afraid-of-virginia-wing-now-in-production\/","title":{"rendered":"New Documentary Who\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Wing? Now in Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Giant Flashlight Media<\/strong> is proud to announce that production is underway on its latest feature documentary, <em>Who\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Wing?<\/em>, directed by <strong>award-winning filmmaker Larissa Lam<\/strong> (<em>Far East Deep South<\/em>). The film will spotlight the life and career of <strong>Virginia Wing<\/strong>, an <strong>octogenarian Chinese American actress and former Mississippi beauty queen<\/strong>, who has spent over six decades navigating <strong>stereotyping, sexism, and ageism<\/strong> in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Wing?<\/em> will delve deep into <strong>Virginia\u2019s remarkable journey<\/strong>, from her early days as a young actress facing limited and often stereotypical roles to her ongoing career in contemporary New York theater. Through <strong>personal anecdotes, historical context, and expert commentary<\/strong>, the documentary will <strong>expose the long-standing biases in stage and screen casting<\/strong> while celebrating <strong>Virginia\u2019s resilience, legacy, and contributions to the arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>We\u2019re incredibly honored to tell Virginia Wing\u2019s story, which is not only a powerful personal journey but also a reflection of broader challenges faced by Asian American women in entertainment,<\/strong>\u201d said <strong>Larissa Lam<\/strong>, director and producer. \u201c<strong>Virginia\u2019s perseverance in the face of racial and gender barriers is inspiring, and we believe her story will resonate with audiences worldwide.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film will also <strong>feature insights from collaborators, historians, and industry experts<\/strong>, shining a light on the historical exclusion of Asian American voices from mainstream entertainment. <em>Who\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Wing?<\/em> seeks to <strong>spark conversations about the importance of authentic representation<\/strong> and encourage broader opportunities for older women and people of color in the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giant Flashlight Media<\/strong> is actively fundraising to complete the film and welcomes support from individuals and organizations who are passionate about <strong>amplifying underrepresented voices in media<\/strong>. To learn more about how you can support <em>Who\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Wing?<\/em>, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/giantflashlight.my.canva.site\/virginiawing\">partner page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giant Flashlight Media is proud to announce that production is underway on its latest feature documentary, Who\u2019s Afraid of Virginia Wing?, directed by award-winning filmmaker Larissa Lam (Far East Deep South). 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