Cristina Quinn's debut documentary is a refreshing tour through multiracial identity through her own personal story and that of three others. The quality of interviews is impeccable and her choice of music is hip and varied. I would have preferred not to have stereotypical sounds like the gong when she reveals she's Japanese (Taiko drums would be more ethnically appropo) but this is an enjoyable half-hour. Well here's a thought for stations: Pair this piece with my own Secret Asian Woman and you have a full hour on Mixed Race identity! http://www.prx.org/pieces/23753-secret-asian-woman
In preparing for my own debut documentary, Quinn's piece has been a revelation. I have said for some time that art is not art without personal investment. Because Quinn is so completely a part of her work, the piece comes off beautifully. Thanks for the great half hour! Hopefully my piece will come off as successfully as yours.
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Dmae Lo Roberts
Posted on September 11, 2009 at 09:28 PM | Permalink
Musical Personal Tour Through Mixed Identity
Cristina Quinn's debut documentary is a refreshing tour through multiracial identity through her own personal story and that of three others. The quality of interviews is impeccable and her choice of music is hip and varied. I would have preferred not to have stereotypical sounds like the gong when she reveals she's Japanese (Taiko drums would be more ethnically appropo) but this is an enjoyable half-hour. Well here's a thought for stations: Pair this piece with my own Secret Asian Woman and you have a full hour on Mixed Race identity! http://www.prx.org/pieces/23753-secret-asian-woman
Colleen Kelly
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 11:47 PM | Permalink
Captivating piece with touching end
In preparing for my own debut documentary, Quinn's piece has been a revelation. I have said for some time that art is not art without personal investment. Because Quinn is so completely a part of her work, the piece comes off beautifully. Thanks for the great half hour! Hopefully my piece will come off as successfully as yours.