For many, Pearl S. Buck is remembered as the first American woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature, but more than a great writer, Buck remained a tireless fighter and advocate for social justice and multicultural understanding. She had a vision, a vision for a multicultural America with a true spirit of accepting and appreciating different cultures and people of different backgrounds. To this end, Buck challenged the prevailing philosophy that guided practices of interracial and international adoption.

Embracing World Cultures tells a story of a woman whose love for children transformed our understanding of adoption and ultimately our understanding of family, race, culture, and society. The program also traces changes in society’s views on adoption and distinct shifts toward cultural understanding and appreciation.

This documentary is made possible through grants from The Huston Foundation and Pearl S. Buck International.

Written, Directed and Produced by Dr. Changfu Chang
Assistant Directors and Producers: Rich Collins, Ryan Diehl & Greta Gibson
Camera: Ryan Diehl & Matt Schneck
Sound: Rich Collins & Jenny Mercandetti
Editing and Special Effects: Ryan Diehl & Emily Shumacher
Narrated by Diane Morris
Music Director: Mitch Cole
Cover Design: Dan Joyce & Emily Shumacher

Running Time: 28 minutes