A Significant Name

A Significant Name
Directed byDiane Russo Cheng
Directed by
Diane Russo Cheng
“A Significant Name” tells the story of Banban’s Chinese name. Born in Texas to Taiwanese immigrant parents, Banban was given an identifiable female American name - now their dead name - as a way to assimilate into western culture. But as their sense of who they are evolves, so does their name.
Last Updated: November 20, 2025