The Kim Sisters Movie Reel

[close] Based upon the book by Sarah Gerdes: Sue Kim, The Authorized Biography. The Greatest American story never told.

"I’m fascinated by the untold stories of Asian entertainers who overcame difficulties and cultural differences to make their name in Hollywood - e.g. Anna May Wong, Sessue Hayakawa, Johnny Yune,etc. Despite the fact the Kim Sisters were the first and the most successful Korean singers to ever perform in the U. S., they have mostly been forgotten by Americans and Koreans alike. I'm deeply impressed by not only the wonderful storytelling of this book but also the comprehensiveness of the material. Most of the details in the book were unavailable through any other sources I could find in either Korean or English, and this truly gives life to the Kim Sisters story. [The book by Sarah Gerdes] was an eye opening read."
SJ Choi, Producer, the Dimo Kim Musical Theatre Company, NY

“Imagine a 12-year-old having the sense to sing, sell bottles on the black market, and keep her family alive,