When Sophia’s grandma was alive, Ama (阿媽) was the best cook she knew. Every time Sophia visited during a school break, she looked forward to family gatherings and especially the food her Ama cooked. However, when Ama developed dementia and eventually passed, Sophia realized just how much of Ama’s history and recipes she never thought to ask about before. What followed was growing regret of not taking advantage of the time and learning more Mandarin/Taiwanese to connect with her grandparents before it was too late.
That regret is the catalyst for A Little Bit Sweet, a feature-length documentary exploring family history, Taiwanese food culture, and the search for connection.
While visiting her grandparents in Taiwan for the last time, Sophia was surprised to learn something new: a part of our family still in Taiwan make a hot sauce (BB 辣醬) known throughout the country. Thanks to generous crowdfunding and friends, Sophia brought a small team to Tainan, Taiwan to capture the stories behind the beloved 60+ year old sauce company, finding more than just food alone.
Now, we’re asking for your help to finish the film with a goal of $180,000. Your support will help us cover post-production costs - including editing, licensing, film festival submissions, and all the pieces that will lead to us sharing this heartfelt story worldwide. By donating, you’re helping to bring an Asian American story to life, one that explores the universal longing to understand where we come from and the sweet connections that bind us together.
Join us in finishing A Little Bit Sweet and preserving memories before they’re lost. Thank you for being a part of this journey.
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