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🎬 Wave Makers: The Story Behind Taiwan’s Political DramaTaiwan’s first political staffer series, Wave Makers (人選之人—造浪者), is more than just a show—it brought audiences closer to the real workings of Taiwan’s democracy. Now, we’re bringing its behind-the-scenes story to Seattle!
✨ Special Guest: Wave Makers Screenwriter Nina Peng (厭世姬)
Nina Peng (厭世姬) is an award-winning Taiwanese screenwriter and cultural commentator, best known as the co-writer of the acclaimed political drama Wave Makers (人選之人－造浪者), available on Netflix . Her work bridges political storytelling, feminist narratives, and satire, earning both national and regional recognition for her contributions to screenwriting. Beyond television, Peng is the author of several illustrated books and the host of a podcast that explores politics, society, and creative life in Taiwan. She will join us in person to share:
- Her journey from political staffer to award-winning screenwriter
- How a single line of dialogue helped ignite Taiwan’s #MeToo movement
- The challenges, breakthroughs, and future of Taiwan’s political drama
- An interactive Q&A with the audience
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Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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