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What was the Joy Luck Club?

The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.

Aired 05/03/2021

American Masters

What was the Joy Luck Club?

Clip: 5/3/2021 | 1m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club.

The title of Amy Tan's famous novel was also the name of an investment club made up of Tan's parents and friends. Sandy Bremner, one of Tan's friends from childhood, describes how powerful it was for their parents to be around other immigrants from China like themselves.

Aired 05/03/2021

Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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