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Join us for a special Movies for Grownups series – the AARP California Ginger & Garlic Movie Series! Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and the love language that is food with three heartwarming films right from the comfort of your own home. We also invite you to enter our Ginger & Garlic Movie Series Sweepstakes for a chance to win a top-of-the-line rice cooker, valued over $200!
The Movies:
AARP California Ginger & Garlic Movie Series – Eat Drink Man Woman
(View the film from August 15, 2024 at 12 a.m. PT – August 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT)
AARP California invites you to a special Movies for Grownups screening of Eat Drink Man Woman. Eat Drink Man Woman is a classic 1994 comedy-drama film directed by Ang Lee about a semi-retired chef and widower Zhu and his relationship with his three daughters. It is through the language of food, that family members often communicate with one another, and get through life’s many unexpected challenges. Learn more and register HERE.
AARP California Ginger & Garlic Movie Series – Ulam: Main Dish
(View the film from August 22, 2024 at 12 a.m. PT – August 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT)
AARP California invites you to a special Movies for Grownups screening of ULAM: MAIN DISH. In this delicious documentary, Filipino-American filmmaker Alexandra Cuerdo follows the rise of Filipino food through the voices of the chefs bringing it to American tables. ULAM: MAIN DISH stages this new culinary movement as not only a remarkable achievement for American restaurateurs, but also as a validation of Filipino culture. The film confronts issues inherent in representing both Filipino and American identity. Learn more and register HERE.
AARP California Ginger & Garlic Movie Series – Jiro Dreams of Sushi
(View the film from August 29, 2024 at 12 a.m. PT – August 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT)
AARP California invites you to a special Movies for Grownups screening of JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI. The film profiles acclaimed sushi chef Jiro Ono and delves into the octogenarian’s life, including his difficult childhood and his early days in the restaurant business. It also examines the techniques and philosophies he employs in putting together dishes. You’ll witness the precision, artistry and care taken to produce the highest quality sushi – and leave feeling incredibly hungry! Learn more and register HERE.
The Sweepstakes:
Enter the AARP California Ginger and Garlic Movie Series Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Zojirushi 1.0-Liter Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer that has an approximate retail value of $230!
The AARP California Ginger and Garlic Movie Series Sweepstakes 2024 takes place between August 1, 2024 (12 a.m. PT) to August 31, 2024 (11:59 p.m. PT). NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States/District of Columbia. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Only one (1) entry per individual. For official sweepstakes rules visit events.aarp.org/OfficialRules2024.