Kelly Clarkson Meets Oscar Documentary Short Nominee Sean Wang

The segment features an interview with filmmaker Sha Wong, discussing his Oscar-nominated documentary short about his grandmothers.

Summary

  • Sha Wong's film 'N N and WPO' is about his grandmothers, nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Oscars.
  • The film captures the joy and humor of his grandmothers' lives during a time of personal transition and societal unrest.
  • It highlights the contrast between the joy of his family life and the rise of COVID-19 and anti-Asian hate crimes in their Bay Area community.
  • The segment includes the grandmothers' delighted reaction to the Oscar nomination announcement.
  • An audience member, Monique Delgado, wins $1,000 to bring her grandparents from Puerto Rico.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Final Segment

0:00 - 6 sec

The host prefaces the final segment, suggesting a positive story is about to be shared.

The host prefaces the final segment, suggesting a positive story is about to be shared.

  • The host prepares the audience for one last noteworthy story.

Chapter 2

Oscar Buzz and Grandmothers' Story

0:06 - 23 sec

The documentary 'N N and WPO' featuring the filmmaker's grandmothers is highlighted ahead of the Oscars.

The documentary 'N N and WPO' featuring the filmmaker's grandmothers is highlighted ahead of the Oscars.

  • The film stars the filmmaker's grandmothers and is expected to gain attention at the upcoming Oscars.
  • It is a short film that captures the day-to-day lives and friendship of two elderly women.

Chapter 3

Filmmaker Sha Wong's Interview

0:39 - 1 min, 50 sec

Sha Wong discusses the inspiration behind his documentary and the experience of filming his grandmothers.

Sha Wong discusses the inspiration behind his documentary and the experience of filming his grandmothers.

  • Sha Wong expresses gratitude for being on the show and discusses the joy his grandmothers bring to his life.
  • He explains moving back home during a transitional period and witnessing both joy with his grandmothers and societal issues like anti-Asian hate crimes.
  • The film aims to capture the full humanity of his grandmothers and counteract societal ignorance.

Chapter 4

Grandmothers' Reaction and Audience Engagement

2:31 - 57 sec

The segment features the grandmothers' reaction to the Oscar nomination and engages the audience with a surprise giveaway.

The segment features the grandmothers' reaction to the Oscar nomination and engages the audience with a surprise giveaway.

  • Sha Wong recorded his grandmothers' reaction to their film's Oscar nomination, which radiates joy.
  • The host interacts with the audience, offering a giveaway as part of the segment.

Chapter 5

Giveaway Winner and Closing Remarks

3:39 - 59 sec

An audience member wins a giveaway and the segment concludes with acknowledgments and goodbyes.

An audience member wins a giveaway and the segment concludes with acknowledgments and goodbyes.

  • Monique Delgado from the audience wins $1,000 and plans to use it to visit family.
  • The host thanks the guests and wishes the audience well as the segment wraps up.