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AKA MR. CHOW details the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow. Born Zhou Yinghua in 1930s Shanghai, he would use creativity to triumph over childhood trauma, personal loss, and systemic prejudice, growing up to become the actor and artist before inventing a new identity, Mr. Chow, when he opens the first of his iconic restaurants. Having found fame and fortune in the West, Mr. Chow celebrates his Chinese roots and finds catharsis by returning to painting, reemerging as the artist M.
In an intimate, spirited, and no-holds-barred interview, Michael Chow unveils the irrepressible spirit and personal philosophy that led him to counter the hardships of his early life. By single-handedly building a business empire in the 1960s and 1970s with his restaurants, he showcased the richness and opulence of Chinese food and culture and by capturing the cultural zeitgeist, they became dazzling hubs for the most celebrated artists, film stars, musicians, designers, and models of the times.
Original Release
10/22/2023
US Release
10/22/2023
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| China Chow | Self |
| Maximillian Chow | Self |
| Michael Chow | Self |
| Steve Coogan | Self |
| Brian Grazer | Self |
| Fran Lebowitz | Self |
| LL Cool J | Self |
| Julian Schnabel | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| China Chow | Self |
| Maximillian Chow | Self |
| Michael Chow | Self |
| Steve Coogan | Self |
| Brian Grazer | Self |
| Fran Lebowitz | Self |
| LL Cool J | Self |
| Julian Schnabel | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jean Tsien | Executive Producer |
| Nancy Abraham | Executive Producer |
| Graydon Carter | Executive Producer |
| Marisa Clifford | Executive Producer |
| Annabelle Dunne | Executive Producer |
| Lisa Heller | Executive Producer |
| Lana Jokel | Executive Producer |
| Sara Rodriguez | Executive Producer |
| Miranda Soto | Executive Producer |
| Yu Chen | Producer |
| Tammy Chu | Producer |
| Diane Moy Quon | Producer |
| Kiyomi Taylor | Producer |
