Writer, Producer & Restaurateur Eddie Huang On His Directorial Debut ‘Boogie
Now playing in theaters is the coming-of-age film Boogie, starring Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Alexa Mareka, Perry Yung, and the late Pop Smoke.
From acclaimed writer, producer and restaurateur Eddie Huang comes his directorial debut BOOGIE, the coming-of-age story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.
Huang recently spoke with BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales about changing lanes in his careers and making his directorial debut.
