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Clip

See a clip of Mei Mei

Using the original 1989 radio docu-play as the sole soundtrack, “Mei Mei, A Daughter’s Song” is a cross-cultural film of a mother and daughter separated by language and culture, yet bound together for life.This is a 90 sec. clip from “Mei Mei.” Written, directed and produced by Dmae Roberts and a project of MediaRites Productions.

Directed by Dmae Roberts, Edited by T. Howard, Cinematography by Grant Abbett. Featured actor: Samantha Choy. Taiwanese Opera footage with permission by Rebecca Lin, Poetic Tapestry via YouTube

High Resolution Production Photos

  • Wynee Hu as Mei Mei considering suicide.
  • Wynee Hu as Mei Mei (left) and Chisao Hata as Stepmother (right).
  • Videographer Grant Abbett films Wynee Hu as Mei Mei, Chisao Hata as Stepmother, and Samson Syharath as Stepbrother.
  • Left to right: Samson Syharath as Stepbrother, Chisao Hata as Stepmother, Wynee Hu as Mei Mei.
  • "Lady Buddha," painting by Willow Zheng.
  • "Two Girls by the Lake," painting by Willow Zheng.
  • Chu-Yin Roberts holding Dmae Roberts.
  • Dmae Roberts and Chu-Yin Roberts in the Living Room.
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Praise for the Film: Mei Mei, A Daughter’s Song

“Delighted to watch the premiere film screening of Dmae Roberts’ Mei Mei tonight! An insightful mother/daughter/cultural/history story told and beautifully translated to film! Congratulations to my friend and colleague Dmae, and all involved…may this short be SEEN at film festivals worldwide.” –Nicole Lane, Artists Repertory Theatre

“Mei Mei left me spellbound.  Crying.  Shaking.  Grieving.  Feeling validated.  In awe of your ability to put your experience into this art form.  Sharing your story.  Your mother’s story.  For all parents and children. There is something universal about this story.  Yet there is something that no one else can know like you know. Thank you.” —Jane Vogel

“Dmae Roberts touched my heart with her beautiful film tribute to her mother. What a splendid and original piece of documentary art! It was so beautiful and touching. The entire program was wonderful–art, music, food, films, friendships, families! It was an honor to be present at the screening tonight.” –Ronni Lacroute

“Truly a beautiful and heartfelt film. It is inspiring to witness such creativity inspired by love, passion, and resilience! Beauty!” —Luisa Sermol

“Thank you for your wonderful film, Dmae. I also loved the great short by T. Howard. I remember your play at Portland Rep many years ago. Great to see several friends and support these women and honor their mothers. If you are someone seeing this, go out of your way to see Dmae’s film when you hear about the next screening.” –Barry Hunt

“Dmae’s film moves in luscious waves, and T. Howard’s is quite moving, with some gripping historical footage. Congrats to all.” —Bob Hicks, ArtsWatch

“Thank you, Dmae, for the enriching cultural experience on Friday evening. I had such a good sense of your mother – her struggles, her achievements. What a complex women! Your film had a lovely expressionistic style to it – very evocative.” —Devon Allen, Our Shoes Are Red/The Performance Lab