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SUMMARY:Ke Huy Quan: "Never Say Die"
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan. In
  this stunning and compulsively readable memoir\, the Oscar-winning star 
 of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom\, The Goonies\, and Everything 
 Everywhere All at Once\, Ke Huy Quan\, tells the story of his journey from
  Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in 
 Hollywood history. Ke Huy Quan&rsquo\;s Hollywood adventure began when he 
 was twelve years old\, a mere five years after his family escaped 
 Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life 
 in L.A.&rsquo\;s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a 
 whim\, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: 
 learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones and the 
 Temple of Doom\, receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and 
 George Lucas for his birthday\, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker\,
  and making lifelong friends on the set of The Goonies. A star of two of 
 the most beloved movies of the &lsquo\;80s\, there appeared to be no limit
  to Ke&rsquo\;s rise. But just a few years later\, the roles had dried up 
 and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually 
 left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes for directors like Wong Kar
  Wai. His confidence was badly shaken\, but his love of performing never 
 abated. It wasn&rsquo\;t until decades later\, when he was 49 years old\, 
 that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little 
 indie film called Everything Everywhere All at Once\, which surprised 
 everyone with its incredible box-office and awards season success. To call
  Ke&rsquo\;s Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an 
 understatement. In this moving\, inspirational memoir\, Ke paints a vivid 
 self-portrait\, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his 
 early rise\, slow fall from the spotlight\, the resilience that kept him 
 going through his darkest times\, and his eventual resurrection on one of 
 the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke&rsquo\;s
  extraordinary life\, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped 
 him\, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams. About 
 the Program: Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm. Seating for 
 registered attendees in Central Hall is first come\, first served. All 
 registered in-person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while 
 supplies last. There will not be a book signing following the program. 
 Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the 
 Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event 
 staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program. All bags\, 
 backpacks\, briefcases\, etc. entering and exiting the library will be 
 subject to inspection by security personnel. No large bags. This is a 
 seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility 
 needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout 
 the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully 
 participate\, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 
 443-768-0762. 
LOCATION:400 Cathedral Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21201
PRIORITY:5
URL:https://baltimore-members.naaap.org:443/events/ke-huy-quan-never-say-
 die
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