Event Date
Words & Film Sunday Matinee @ EMPL proudly presents The Yellow Rose
In recognition of Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Words & Film Sunday Matinee presents Yellow Rose. This film is the timely story of a Filipina teen from a small Texas town who fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while having to decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has known. The film stars Tony Award Nominee Eva Noblezada (Hadestown, Miss Saigon) in her feature film debut, Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga (Once on this Island, Miss Saigon), Princess Punzalan (Mula Sa Puso), Dale Watson (Friday Night Lights), Gustavo Gomez (The Walking Dead), Libby Villari (Boyhood), and Liam Booth (Ghosts Never Sleep). Directed by Diane Paragas, the film is written by Paragas, Annie Howell and Celena Cipriaso, and is based on a story by Paragas and Andy Bienen.
The film will be showing in our Hughes Branch's Community Room at 1002 North 9th St. Stroudsburg, PA. For any further questions, call us at 570-421-0800 x.317. Admission is free. This film is rated PG-13 for strong language and teen drinking.