REELS

To commemorate AAPI Heritage Month, The Schenectady County Public Library and AAPI Heritage Month 518 are proud to present: 

Title: Crazy Rich Asians 

Actors: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu 

Studio: Warner Bros. 

Director: Jon M. Chu 

Rating: PG-13 

Runtime: 120 Minutes  

Year: 2018 

Description: “Crazy Rich Asians” follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim. And it soon becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can definitely complicate things. 

AAPI Heritage Month 518 is an all-volunteer, Asian-led initiative which both brings together and celebrates the Asian American community in the Capital Region. Launched in 2024, AAPI Heritage Month 518 seeks to build community, understanding, and inclusion through various events held throughout the month of May. For more information, visit: https://aapiheritage518.com.