Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir(2021)
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir Synopsis
Amy Tan has established herself as one of America’s most respected literary voices. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, it would be decades before the author of The Joy Luck Club would fully understand the inherited trauma rooted in the legacies of women who survived the Chinese tradition of concubinage.
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir (2021) is a documentary film directed by James Redford, released on February 2, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Amy Tan, Isabel Allende and Kevin Kwan. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- James Redford
- Producers:
- Cassandra Jabola, Karen Pritzker
- Cinematographer:
- John Behrens
- Composer:
- Kathryn Bostic
- Production:
- KPJR Films
- Status:
- Released
Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir (2021) Trailer
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir Cast & Crew
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Directed by James Redford, produced by Cassandra Jabola and Karen Pritzker.
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir online?
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir (2021) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir?
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The main cast of Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir (2021) includes Amy Tan, Isabel Allende and Kevin Kwan. The film was directed by James Redford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir released?
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir was released on February 2, 2021 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir worth watching?
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Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir (2021) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir?
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