Documentary
United States of America
The Claudia Kishi Club is a documentary short film directed by Sue Ding. The film pays tribute to Claudia Kishi, the beloved Japanese-American character from The Baby-Sitters Club book series created by Ann M. Martin. The documentary explores the character's significance and impact on Asian American identity and representation in popular culture.
The film features interviews with a group of diverse Asian American creatives such as Yumi Sakugawa, Sarah Kuhn, Naia Cucukov, Phil Yu, and more, who share their personal stories and perspectives on Claudia's character. They discuss how Claudia's portrayal as a creative, fashionable, and intelligent character challenged harmful stereotypes of Asian Americans in media.
The Claudia Kishi Club highlights the importance of representation and the positive impact of seeing oneself reflected in media, especially for the Asian American community. The documentary celebrates Claudia as a trailblazing character who continues to inspire and empower generations of Asian American readers and creatives.
