The Half of It: Director Alice Wu and Star Leah Lewis
Alice Wu's new film The Half of It tells the coming-of-age story of smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu, who agrees to write a love letter for a jock to his crush. Chu doesn't expect to become his friend—or fall for his crush. The film, scheduled for a May 1 release on Netflix, is the second film from writer/producer/director Wu.
Join us for a conversation with Alice Wu and the film's star, Leah Lewis.
Speakers
![Image - Alice Wu](https://cdn.commonwealthclub.org/s3fs-public/2020-04/Bildschirmfoto%202020-04-28%20um%208.51.39%20AM.png)
Alice Wu
Writer, Director and Producer, The Half of It; Director, Saving Face; Twitter @thatalicewu
![Image - Leah Lewis](https://cdn.commonwealthclub.org/s3fs-public/2020-04/Bildschirmfoto%202020-04-28%20um%208.51.31%20AM.png)
Leah Lewis
Actress, The Half of It; Singer; Dancer; Twitter @leahmlewis
![Image - Michelle Meow](https://cdn.commonwealthclub.org/s3fs-public/2020-04/sm-michelle%20meow.jpg)
Michelle Meow
Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show" on KBCW/KPIX TV and Online Radio; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors; Twitter @msmichellemeow—Co-Host