orange juice and knitting needles

Erica Peng 2001

A young woman's tribute to her immigrant Chinese grandparents. Awarded Best Bay Area Short Documentary at the 2002 San Francisco International Film Festival.

Remembering Desire

Erica Peng 2008

A poignant story about a Chinese American woman's personal leadership journey - from fulfilling duty and expectation as a "good daughter," to authoring her own life story by connecting to her longing and desire.

Growing Gardens, Healthy Kids

Monica Lam, Erica Peng

From 1997-1999, I spent two years at the University of California Santa Cruz Center for Agro-ecology. I learned how to grow good soil and organic food and I emerged from this deeply transformed from experiencing the interdependency between my health and well-being, and the land and the greater eco-system. I reflect on this time of deep learning and healing, with gratitude.

I went on to direct an innovative organic garden and cooking program in the Berkeley public schools, a model for schools across the country. Here is a 4-part video series of the program.