Patrick Wang is an American writer, economist, director, and actor. His first feature film was the indie filmIn the Family which was released in 2011. He later directed the two-part indie film A Bread Factory in 2018.
His second feature film that he wrote and directed is entitled The Grief of Others (2015), based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Leah Hager Cohen. The film premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest Film Festival,[10] and was released theatrically throughout France in August 2015 by ED Distribution under the title, Les Secrets des Autres.[11]
His third feature, which was released in two parts, was A Bread Factory (2018), about a community arts center in the fictional town of Checkford, New York.[12] In connection with a retrospective of Wang's films in the United Kingdom and Ireland,[13] Phil Hoad in the Guardian wrote that "Wang’s films, seen together, showcase a civically minded vision that demands attention."[14]
Wang has previously acted in, written, and produced short films such as Little Mary and Surveillances, and also acted in short films including Rushing River, Inherent Darkness and Enlightenment, and Headspace.[citation needed]
Theater
As a theater director, Wang has also specialized in the direction of classical verse drama. He directed the world premiere of Dianne Arnson Svarlien's translation of Medea.[citation needed]
He has also directed musicals, including Surviving the Nian. Wang has taught and directed productions at the Stella Adler Studio and the Neighborhood Playhouse.[8]
He has authored a book of 75 original short monologue plays entitled The Monologue Plays.[15]
