Publisher's Synopsis
From visionary director Jon Chu, a powerful, inspiring memoir of belonging, creativity, and following your passion at all costs Long before the groundbreaking film Crazy Rich Asians was setting box-office records, director Jon Chu was a movie-obsessed first-generation Chinese American, helping at his parents' restaurant and forever facing the cultural identity crisis endemic to people of color in the United States. When Chu graduated from USC film school, he struggled to establish himself, failing over and over again and questioning whether his endeavor was worth it, until his hard work finally paid off. In his book, for the first time, Chu dives deep into this period of his life, questioning what it means when your dreams collide with the reality of your circumstances, and showing how it's possible to succeed despite the odds. With striking candor and openness, Chu's memoir is a powerful argument for believing in yourself regardless of the expectations and opinions of others. Ultimately, it's a book about making movies, accepting your own identity, falling in love with an art form, and the pursuit of creativity. "You don't need the permission of powerful people to make the work you want to see; you don't need vast resources to catch the world's eye," Chu writes. "You need an original vision, the conviction that your story is worth telling, and co-conspirators who are every bit as hungry as you are to share something new with the world. Then you get the car keys."
