A Wok in Progress
Brief Synopsis
Recovering from a debilitating stroke, Chinese/Vietnamese artist Paul Kwan must relearn how to use a wok. While he turns to food for lessons about history and memory, his sister Diana, a recent immigrant and struggling entrepreneur, regards it as the key to economic survival.
Cast & Crew
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Paul Kwan
Director
Paul Kwan
Narration
Christine Cannavo
Bestboy
Brent Cyr
Gaffer
Paul D Delehanty
Photographer
Elena Dorfman
Photographer
Film Details
Also Known As
Independent Lens (01/08/01), Wok in Progress, Wok-in-Progress, A
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Independent Television Service; Persona Grata Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Recovering from a debilitating stroke, Chinese/Vietnamese artist Paul Kwan must relearn how to use a wok. While he turns to food for lessons about history and memory, his sister Diana, a recent immigrant and struggling entrepreneur, regards it as the key to economic survival.
Cast
Paul Kwan
Narration
Crew
Christine Cannavo
Bestboy
Brent Cyr
Gaffer
Paul D Delehanty
Photographer
Elena Dorfman
Photographer
Harry Forbes
Publicist (Pbs/New York)
Kim Foscato
Sound Designer
Jeannie Gant
Post-Production Assistant
Gregory J Gordon
Sound Mixer
Annie Hallatt
Additional Mask (The Chief)
Kara Hearn
Post-Production Assistant
Arnold Iger
Costumes
Arnold Iger
Art Direction
Arnold Iger
Masks
Arnold Iger
Writer
Arnold Iger
Producer
Paul Kwan
Producer
Paul Kwan
Costumes
Paul Kwan
Writer
Paul Kwan
Masks
Eric Ladenburg
Special Effects
David Lodge
V O Engineer
Ben Long
Technical Consultant
Paul Lundahl
Special Effects
Robert Mack
Key Grip
Kalonica Mcquesten
Music Supervisor
Stefano Messai
Additional Lighting
Andrea Serrahn
Costume (Chill Goddess)
Niki Smith
Post-Production Assistant
Anita Walden
Costume Construction
Heather Lyon Weaver
On-Line Editor
Cara White
Publicist (Pbs/New York)
Liz Zivic
Photographer
Film Details
Also Known As
Independent Lens (01/08/01), Wok in Progress, Wok-in-Progress, A
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Independent Television Service; Persona Grata Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
