Center for Asian American Media

This is a nostalgic look at life in Boston’s Chinatown in the Kennedy years through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy, Joe Soo, who tries to come to terms with his identity and Chinese American heritage. FRECKLED RICE, a warm and poignant drama, raises issues of identity for young people of all ages.

Awards
Gold Ducat Award, Mannheim International Film Festival
Mobil Award for Best Film
Haig Manoogian Memorial Award for Excellence in Filmmaking

College/Institution

K-12/Public Library/Community Group