Join WXXI Classical for a screening of Flower Drum Song, the first feature film in American history to feature a majority Asian cast.
WXXI Classical Presents… Flower Drum Song screens Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m. at The Little Theatre. It will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by WXXI’s Steve Johnson.
Set in San Francisco’s Chinatown in the 1950s, the story follows four young lovers: an undocumented immigrant, a cabaret performer, the cabaret’s owner, and a 20-something trying to forge his own path while respecting his parents’ more traditional views. As they pursue romance, they uncover the many layers of their Asian-American identities.
Add to the mix a memorable soundtrack by Broadway legends Rodgers and Hammerstein—including classics like “Love Look Away,” “You Are Beautiful,” and “I Enjoy Being a Girl”—and you’re sure to enjoy this landmark production in Asian American history!
WXXI Classical Presents is a series of films that are related to classical music in some way, co-produced by WXXI Classical and The Little Theatre. Selected by classical music hosts Brenda Tremblay, Mona Seghatoleslami, and Steve Johnson each film chosen exemplifies the power of music in an exciting or non-traditional narrative way. More details about the WXXI Classical Presents Series