They were thrilled to see that the film about them had beennominated for an Academy Award.
They joined Wang for todays Contenders panel and told him about their feelings.
She said its beyond their wildest dreams, nothing they couldve ever dreamed of, Wang translated.
Like, what is happening?
And theyre just like, you know, its the American Dream for them.
Its the version of the American Dream that they could not even have allowed themselves to dream of.
And then word came thatFocus Features had picked up the moviefor release in 2024.
Good times, but it is this film that has a lasting resonance for him.
Check out the panel video above.
